Ethan Nwaneri prefers to remain at Arsenal despite interest from abroad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 2:05 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri is prioritizing a stay at the club as the summer transfer deadline approaches on Tuesday. Despite interest from German side Borussia Dortmund regarding a potential loan, the 19-year-old would prefer to remain in England or continue his development within Arsenal's squad. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keen for the player to receive regular playing time, which may be difficult to secure given his current standing in the team rotation. Competition for roster spots could see changes as senior attacking players including Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, and Fabio Vieira depart the club. Nwaneri recently appeared on the matchday bench against Coventry City and remains an option for the squad as the club manages the return of injured players like Bruno Guimaraes.
- •Ethan Nwaneri intends to stay at Arsenal beyond the Tuesday transfer deadline.
- •Borussia Dortmund expressed interest in securing Nwaneri on a loan deal.
- •Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, and Fabio Vieira are currently departing the club.
- •Nwaneri was included in the matchday squad for the fixture against Coventry City.
- •The player prefers to remain in England rather than move abroad for playing time.
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal’s Nwaneri turns down transfer options
"Ethan Nwaneri would prefer to stay at Arsenal rather than move abroad on another loan, according to a report.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesSky Sports News reported over the weekend that Etha...
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