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Published on 2024-02-13 16:23:13
Arsenal is being linked with fresh interest from Manchester City and Chelsea, but the club is confident of keeping hold of rising star Ethan Nwaneri. According to reports, the 16-year-old has committed to sign professional terms with Arsenal once he turns 17, despite interest from other top Premier League clubs.
Nwaneri made history as the Premier League’s youngest debutant when he was given minutes against Brentford last season. Manager Mikel Arteta showed his faith in the young midfielder once again by bringing him on for the final 13 minutes of the game against West Ham, where he almost provided an assist.
However, there were doubts about his future amid speculation of interest from Manchester City and Chelsea in signing the talented teenager. Despite these rumors, Arsenal remains extremely confident of keeping Nwaneri for the long term, with Arteta rating him highly and potentially using him more in the current season.
The Gunners have shown their commitment to retaining their best young talents, having successfully kept hold of Nwaneri amidst rival interest. They are also working on extending the contract of winger Amario Cozier-Duberry, showing a strong intent towards building a solid foundation at the youth level.
In addition, Arsenal is planning further changes to their youth system, with a separate budget set aside to bolster their youth sides in the summer. This move demonstrates a serious commitment to nurturing young talent, as only Manchester City and Chelsea are currently known to have separate allocations for their youth sides.
Keeping Nwaneri will be the first step towards reaching this big goal, as Arsenal looks to solidify its position in developing and retaining young talent. The club’s confidence in keeping Nwaneri demonstrates their long-term vision and commitment to building a strong foundation for the future.
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