Arsenal are expected to oversee a busy summer transfer window once the current season ends, and that includes big decisions about the future of some of their most talented players.
The Gunners are currently preparing for the Champions League final on Saturday afternoon against Paris Saint-Germain, having already lifted the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years earlier this month.
But they are expected to see plenty of action in the transfer window, with both outgoings and incomings, with Mikel Arteta keen to freshen up the squad and raise some funds to help balance the books.
Fabregas Pushing for Nwaneri Deal
Ethan Nwaneri
According to TEAMtalk, one player who is being looked at as a target for newly-qualified Champions League side Como is Ethan Nwaneri.
Nwaneri, who has been described as 'phenomenal', spent the second half of this season on loan at Marseille after limited opportunities at the Emirates Stadium under Arteta. But after an initially good start in Ligue 1, he was restricted to just substitute appearances under the new manager.
The Gunners are understood to be open to letting Nwaneri leave as they look to raise funds, with 'pure-profit' viewed as a potential reason, and Como boss Cesc Fabregas is making a big push to take the youngster to Italy.
Como are ready to discuss a variety of different transfer options to get a deal done, including a potential loan-to-buy or a permanent deal. They are expecting to lose star attacking midfielder Nico Paz this summer, with Real Madrid set to trigger their buy-back option, and Nwaneri is viewed as a perfect replacement.
Nwaneri is understood to be open to making a move away in order to secure more regular first-team football, which could open the door for Como, although there is also interest for Premier League sides.
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Nwaneri to Como Would be Perfect
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Arsenal are highly likely to be keen to keep hold of Nwaneri unless they receive a ridiculously good offer, but letting him join Como could be the perfect solution for all involved.
Fabregas knows what it takes to play in the attacking midfield role, and he sets his teams up to play attacking football with a purpose. Nwaneri will be trusted and be allowed to make mistakes, which will only help his development.
They also have Champions League football now, which means he can play at the very highest level, and it seems like a deal that would be ideal for everyone.
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