RB Leipzig Shows Interest in Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri This Summer
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According to Simon Collings from The S*n, RB Leipzig has expressed interest in the Arsenal prodigy Ethan Nwaneri, in addition to known interest from Borussia Dortmund.
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Leipzig aims to add Nwaneri to their list of targets during this summer’s transfer window. Collings notes that Arsenal has not yet made a decision on whether to sell him.
With the potential arrival of experienced midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, Nwaneri might see fewer playing opportunities, which could make his departure attractive financially for Arsenal. However, a loan move has not been ruled out, and he remains part of Mikel Arteta’s squad for pre-season.
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Nwaneri had been loaned to Marseille during the latter half of the previous season, hoping to replicate William Saliba‘s success in France and return to become a starting player for Arsenal.
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However, Nwaneri made only four starts in 11 appearances out of 18 available matches.
After a friendly against Girona, Arteta acknowledged expectations were higher but noted that Nwaneri appears to have gained valuable experience from the situation.
“On the pitch it didn’t (go as expected) because a lot happened in Marseille but when you stand in front of him, you sense the maturity,” Arteta said. “He looks like a different man.”
“The experience on paper wasn’t ideal, but I think he went through something that is going to help him a lot in his career.”
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As of now, there are no confirmed bids for the Arsenal midfielder, leaving the club without any pressing decisions on his future. Nonetheless, as the final month of the transfer window unfolds, offers from the Bundesliga appear to be a possibility.
Specifically regarding Leipzig, the transfer of Yan Diomande to Real Madrid has provided them with financial resources and a pressing need for offensive upgrades.
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RB Leipzig have joined the race for Ethan Nwaneri this summer, showing an interest in the Arsenal teenager.
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Simon Collings reports for The S*n that as well as Borussia Dortmund‘s known interest in Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri, RB Leipzig are also paying close attention to the player’s situation.
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Leipzig have Nwaneri on their long list of targets for the summer window, though Collings adds that Arsenal are yet to decide whether to cash in on Nwaneri this summer.
Nwaneri could see his minutes limited by another experienced midfield addition in Bruno Guimaraes, and his sale would significantly boost Arsenal’s finances. But another loan move hasn’t been ruled out, and Nwaneri is currently with Mikel Arteta’s squad for pre-season.
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Nwaneri spent the second half of last season on loan with Marseille, with the hope that he’d follow in the footsteps of William Saliba by impressing in France before returning to become an Arsenal starter.
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But things didn’t go the same way for Nwaneri, who made 11 appearances and just four starts across 18 available fixtures.
Speaking to the media after Arsenal’s friendly match against Girona, Arteta admitted that they’d hoped for more, but added that Nwaneri still seems to have benefitted from the experience.
“On the pitch it didn’t (go as expected) because a lot happened in Marseille but when you stand in front of him, you sense the maturity,” Arteta said. “He looks like a different man.
“The experience on paper wasn’t ideal, but I think he went through something that is going to help him a lot in his career.”
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With no reports of bids on the table for the Arsenal midfielder, the club don’t currently have a decision to make on his future. But it looks as though there could be offers from the Bundesliga as the final month of the transfer window progresses.
On Leipzig specifically, the sale of Yan Diomande to Real Madrid certainly gives them the funds and the need for attacking additions.
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