Arsenal are considering offloading Ethan Nwaneri after he is left out of the Community Shield against Manchester City, with reports saying the decision could shape his summer plans before the transfer window closes. Daily Post Nigeria links the move to the player’s exclusion from the match, while Metro reports Arsenal’s intent to move him on.
The outlets also place Nwaneri’s situation in the context of his recent development record. Metro says the midfielder spent the second half of the previous season on loan at Marseille, making nine appearances after featuring in 37 matches for Arsenal during the 2024-25 campaign. It also notes he was previously highly rated, became the youngest Premier League player on debut in 2022, and was nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year after making 37 appearances and earning a long-term contract.
Metro adds that Arteta says time away at Marseille helped Nwaneri’s maturity, but acknowledges the player could still leave if his minutes are not secured. The report also cites interest from clubs including Galatasaray, Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan, and says it is unclear whether Arsenal would sell or loan him again with a possible buy-back option.
