The Gunners have been heavily linked with the Crystal Palace winger, who is reportedly keen to move to the Emirates Stadium. Palace want to keep hold of their star man but could be persuaded to change their stance if the price is right. However, acquiring Zaha may force Iwobi out of north London ahead of next season. “I am not one to chicken out,” The Nigeria international said. “I have had it all over the years, being told I’m not good enough. “So whenever the chance comes I always try and prove I should be starting. But it’s going to be difficult if Zaha comes. He will add more stress. “I am up for the fight but the only time I would consider leaving is if I am not playing as much as I would like to. “Obviously, my joy is to play football and not just sit out. If it comes to that I would have no choice but to leave. But I would always put up a fight to play — that is what I have done all my life. “We have big stars already, so by adding another one I’ll just have to prove I can do better than them.” READ MORE How US soccer rescued Arsenal in the mid-80s – and changed English football 11 world-class players who nearly joined unfashionable Premier League clubs Iwobi signs long-term Arsenal deal Arsenal players ‘lead by example’ – Iwobi Iwobi close to new Arsenal deal, confirms Emery Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi scores last-minute equaliser as the Gunners beat Bayern Munich Aston Villa pushing hard to sign Manchester City youngster Blades break transfer record again to capture Mousset from Bournemouth Shelvey urges Newcastle fans to give Bruce a chance Manchester City in pole position to land Argentinian teenager – but he’ll join this club on loan first Tottenham look set to finally offload Vincent Janssen – and his destination is surprising Arsenal set to complete €40 million transfer of Copa America hero Everton PES 2020 news and hands-on impressions: finesse dribbling, new Matchday mode and revamped Master League make for improved experience Mohamed Salah set to become England’s best-paid footballer with new Liverpool deal Bayer Leverkusen youngster says he’s ready for next step amid Liverpool interest Tottenham and Atletico Madrid hold crunch talks over Christian Eriksen future