Arsenal’s Nwaneri to sign record-breaking deal after Man City offer

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Published on 2024-03-05 10:33:42

Arsenal’s promising young talent, Ethan Nwaneri, is on the brink of signing a record-breaking deal with the club after receiving a significant offer from Manchester City, according to sources at Football Insider. Nwaneri, who is just 16 years old, is set to transition from his current scholarship agreement to a professional deal with Arsenal once he turns 17 on March 21st. The decision comes after a competitive bidding war among Premier League clubs vying for his services, with Man City and Chelsea both showing strong interest.

The young attacking midfielder has already been offered the highest-ever wages for an academy player in Arsenal’s history, making this deal a groundbreaking one for the club. Nwaneri’s progress and potential have garnered praise from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and the club’s leadership, with his development since joining the academy in 2016 being highly commendable.

Nwaneri’s talent was showcased last season when he made his senior debut for Arsenal as the youngest-ever Premier League player at 15 years and 181 days. This season, he has featured in the senior matchday squad on multiple occasions, including as a substitute in Arsenal’s recent 6-0 victory over West Ham United.

With 13 goals and three assists in 13 games across various competitions for Arsenal’s under-19s and under-21s this season, Nwaneri has proven himself as a promising prospect for the North London club. Arsenal currently sits third in the Premier League standings, just two points behind the leaders, after a convincing 6-0 win over Sheffield United.

The Gunners will face Brentford in their upcoming match on Saturday, with Nwaneri’s potential new deal adding an extra layer of excitement and anticipation for fans. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development in Arsenal’s youth squad.

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