Arsenal open to selling Nigerian-born star this summer

Arsenal are prepared to entertain transfer offers for their highly rated teenage midfielder Ethan Nwaneri during the upcoming summer window, according to recent reports.

The Nigerian-born prodigy looks increasingly likely to depart North London in search of regular first-team football ahead of the next campaign.

Journalist Sami Mokbel revealed on the Latte Firm YouTube channel that the Gunners are no longer completely closed to parting ways with the talented playmaker, indicating that a summer exit is highly probable.

The 19-year-old midfielder is eager to secure consistent playing time next season, a guarantee that manager Mikel Arteta simply cannot provide given the immense depth and competition within Arsenal's current midfield setup.

Discussing Nwaneri's mounting frustrations over his lack of a clear pathway into the starting XI, Mokbel explained, "I don’t think he will [stay at Arsenal]. There is a will from Arsenal to, at the very least, listen to offers. I think he will want regular football next season and I’m not sure where he fits in."

The sudden willingness to discuss a transfer comes on the heels of a difficult five-month loan spell with French giants Marseille, which failed to yield the development Arsenal officials had envisioned.

Arteta had explicitly sent the teenager to Ligue 1 to develop his tactical awareness under the guidance of Roberto De Zerbi, but the Italian manager was unexpectedly sacked just weeks after Nwaneri arrived in France.

Left without his primary mentor, the young midfielder struggled for consistency in a chaotic environment, prompting club directors to reconsider his long-term future at the Emirates Stadium as European suitors begin to circle.