GIRONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 01: Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal FC looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Girona FC and Arsenal FC at Montilivi ...
GIRONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 01: Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal FC looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Girona FC and Arsenal FC at Montilivi Stadium on August 01, 2026 in Girona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
The Gunners have reportedly ruled out a permanent sale but are willing to sanction a temporary move as Nwaneri looks for regular senior football.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 09: Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal takes a penalty during the shoot-out during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal FC and Borussia Dortmund at Emirates Stadium on August 09, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 09: Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal takes a penalty during the shoot-out during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal FC and Borussia Dortmund at Emirates Stadium on August 09, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Arsenal have reportedly given Newcastle United permission to pursue a loan deal for Ethan Nwaneri before the transfer deadline, while apparently making clear that a permanent departure is not under consideration, which would fit with how we took Mikel Arteta‘s comments about the midfielder earlier this month.
The 19-year-old is back in north London after a difficult loan spell with Marseille, where he dropped out of the side after Roberto De Zerbi left.
Football Insider reporter Harri Burton reported: “Newcastle United have been given the green light to sign one of Arsenal’s best and brightest before the window slams shut.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 09: Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal tackles Samuele Inacio of Borussia Dortmund during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal FC and Borussia Dortmund at Emirates Stadium on August 09, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 09: Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal tackles Samuele Inacio of Borussia Dortmund during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal FC and Borussia Dortmund at Emirates Stadium on August 09, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
“Sources say that Mikel Arteta’s side are prioritising a loan move for Nwaneri ahead of 2026-27, not wanting to sell him at this stage.
“There is acknowledgement that the 19-year-old needs regular football at this point in his career, and he can certainly get that at St James’ Park.”
However, Newcastle are not the only interested side.
Burton added: “Several clubs, including the Magpies and Everton, remain interested [in] Nwaneri’s signature, and there is time left to strike a deal.”
There are others across Europe, too with Nwaneri looking like he will have a host of options to choose from.
DUBLIN, IRELAND - AUGUST 05: Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal FC signs autographs for fans before the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal FC and Real Betis Balompie at Aviva Stadium on August 05, 2026 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Evan Treacy/Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - AUGUST 05: Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal FC signs autographs for fans before the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal FC and Real Betis Balompie at Aviva Stadium on August 05, 2026 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Evan Treacy/Getty Images)
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