The highly-rated forward was urged to remain at Emirates Stadium by the manager at his parent club, but opted to go in search of games at Elland Road
Eddie Nketiah has admitted to defying the wishes of Arsenal manager Unai Emery in pushing through a loan switch to Leeds.
The 20-year-old forward caught the eye for the Gunners during pre-season and is held in high regard by those in north London.
Emery had been hoping to keep the youngster in his plans for 2019-20, giving him another option in a striking pool which includes Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.