Ethan Nwaneri to Newcastle is the “favourite position” as the Magpies hold “firm” talks to sign the Arsenal star this summer since Mikel Arteta believes he needs ‘players of a level.’
After making his breakthrough from the Hale End academy, Nwaneri has made 51 appearances for Arsenal.
However, in an attempt to gain more playing time, he was loaned to Marseille for the second half of their league season.
The 19-year-old’s loan was essentially cut short by Roberto De Zerbi’s departure, as he only played 322 minutes as a whole and didn’t feature in any of the Ligue 1 team’s last four games.
Newcastle In For Nwaneri
According to Football 365, former Everton CEO Keith Wyness has revealed that Newcastle United are the front-runners to sign the 19-year-old this summer.
“My sources and I have made a few calls, and Nwaneri to Newcastle seems to be the favourite position right now, that’s where the talk is,” Wyness said.
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“Of course, these things can change pretty quickly, but I’m told that’s where the biggest, firmest discussions are right now.
“I think that if there’s going to be a strengthening of Arteta’s squad, it’s going to be at a higher quality and a higher level than Nwaneri, but he’s a good player.
“He can do a job better at Newcastle, where he’ll get more minutes. So that sort of thing makes sense for him to have another loan.”
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