Arsenal are reportedly optimistic that Chelsea target Ethan Nwaneri won't be leaving after giving the English youngster reassurances about his game time.
CaughtOffside reports that the Gunners have made promises to Nwaneri regarding his future and first-team opportunities amid speculation over his future. The club's transfer business is concerning to the 18-year-old due to the profile of attackers being targeted.
Eberechi Eze, Rodrygo, and Noni Madueke are three players who have been the subject of transfer talks, and one or even two of them could arrive at the Emirates. This could be problematic for the England U21 international, who was a breakout star last season.
Arsenal Remain Confident Nwaneri Will Stay
Chelsea are admirers of the English attacker
Ethan Nwaneri
Nwaneri remains an "important part" of Mikel Arteta's long-term plans, and this is being communicated to the player. Talks over a new deal had reached an advanced stage before the right-winger's concerns surfaced, and his entourage want playing time guarantees.
Arsenal will be eager to sort out the player's future because he has a year left on his current contract. The North Londoners have lost several top academy talents in recent windows, with Ayden Heaven and Chido Obi joining Manchester United.
Chelsea's interest is at a "very early stage" but they have long been tracking the Hale End academy graduate. Manchester City and Liverpool are also said to be monitoring the situation should he become available.
Ethan Nwaneri (Premier League 2024-25)
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Nwaneri's preference is to stay at the Emirates, and Myles Lewis-Skelly's meteoric rise is used as an example. The 18-year-old has become Arteta's starting left-back and the club persuaded him to commit his future by signing a new long-term deal amid Real Madrid circling.
Arteta touched on Nwaneri's future in November, suggesting that he needs to "want it" to reach his potential. The Spaniard said he's "surrounded by the right people" and that he "can fly", which is why they handed him his debut aged 15 to show their level of trust.
All statistics courtesy ofSofaScore- correct as of 06.07.2025
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