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Borussia Dortmund targets Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri amid El Mala negotiations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Borussia Dortmund targets Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri amid El Mala negotiations

Summary

Borussia Dortmund is exploring a potential loan for Arsenal's 19-year-old midfielder Ethan Nwaneri as they pursue additions to their attacking lineup. The club initially aimed for Said El Mala but is facing challenges regarding Köln's €50 million asking price. Dortmund has long been interested in Nwaneri, who faced difficulties during his loan at Olympique de Marseille last season. He is currently playing a significant role in Arsenal's pre-season activities and has a contract with the club running until 2030. Continuing discussions on El Mala's transfer may influence Dortmund's approach to Nwaneri.

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By the Numbers

•Dortmund aims to sign Konstantinos Karetsas alongside potential Ethan Nwaneri loan
•Said El Mala negotiations with Köln are proving difficult for Dortmund
•Nwaneri is a key figure in Arsenal's pre-season preparations
•Dortmund does not plan to meet Köln's €50 million asking price for El Mala
•Nwaneri is under contract with Arsenal until 2030

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1:30 PMYahoo Sports — English source link Arsenal wonderkid with Dortmund as El Mala alternative

What they're saying

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With Borussia Dortmund expecting a commitment from Genk’s Konstantinos Karetsas, they are now working on their second signing for the attacking department. Although Said El Mala is the obvious first...
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