Former Gunner Arthur Okonkwo has broken his wrist, with Wrexham’s official club website confirming the injury this week.
The goalkeeper reportedly had a scan on his wrist after suffering an injury against Mansfield last Saturday, and manager Phil Parkinson has confirmed a minimum six-week absence.
“Prior to the [Port Vale] game, we had some bad news when we had to send Arthur Okonkwo for a scan after he damaged his wrist on Saturday,” Parkinson said.
“Unfortunately, he has broken his wrist and is going to be out for a minimum of six weeks.
“I feel for Arthur, he’s in good form, but we’ve got two experienced goalkeepers ready and waiting.”
The move wouldn’t technically have been a free transfer, as Arsenal are owed compensation for former academy players under the age of 23. But it certainly wasn’t a mega-money deal.
Given that context, Wrexham will be delighted to have picked up a young and promising goalkeeper, and 23-year-old Okonkwo has kept eight clean sheets in his first 15 games for his new club.
That strong start will now face its first major disruption, with Okonkwo out until around the turn of the year.
