Eddie Nketiah admits talks with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta over the summer convinced him to stay.
Arteta made him feel wanted at the time.
He recalled to Four Four Two: "It was just my love for the club. London's home, the club is home, but I've been an Arsenal fan all my life and that played a big part.
"Talking to the manager and the plans he had for me, and the fact he needed me
"I knew I wanted to learn, develop and help this club."