According to Football Insider, Arsenal have no plans to consider offers for Ethan Nwaneri amid concerns over the teenager’s future. The 18-year-old Arsenal wonderkid has not signed a new contract yet, and there are links to Chelsea, which has caused some panic within the fanbase.
Ethan Nwaneri was one of the two breakout stars at Arsenal, as the teenager, alongside fellow academy star Myles Lewis-Skelly truly broke through into Mikel Arteta’s side. The latter has already signed a new deal with the club, but Nwaneri is yet to put pen to paper on a fresh contract.
Arsenal are eager to tie him down to a new deal and secure his future, although there are fears that they might lose him to one of their top rivals. The issue, as reported in the media, has stemmed from the fact that the 18-year-old Arsenal wonderkid’s agents are reportedly demanding guarantees of minutes from the club.
Ethan Nwaneri played 37 games for the club across all competitions, and he is expected to play a vital role in the squad next season. He might have a few players in the positions ahead, but there is a big promise for the future, although he’s currently unsure about signing a new deal.
Arsenal are confident of keeping him, as there is a feeling around the situation that Nwaneri wants to continue with the club. The contract situations of high-profile players at times take a bit of dragging in the background to get over the line, and that might be the case around the teenager at this moment.
Chelsea were reportedly ready to pounce if Nwaneri failed to agree on a new deal with the Gunners. However, the report clearly states that Arsenal have no intention to sell or even consider the prospect, and that it would take a ‘monster’ bid from suitors to even make them think about the prospect of a departure.
Ethan Nwaneri currently has a year left on his deal, although there is growing confidence from all parties to get a deal done. The uncertainty around his future is probably an issue fanned in the media as a measure to gain leverage in negotiations, and there is a feeling the teenager will play a key part in Arsenal’s upcoming season.
