Borussia Dortmund in Talks to Sign Arsenal’s Rising Star Ethan Nwaneri
Borussia Dortmund is reportedly working to secure a transfer for Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri, aged 19, according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri. Discussions have commenced among the involved parties to finalize an agreement before the summer transfer window closes.
Nwaneri, a product of the Arsenal academy, has quickly gained recognition as one of England’s most promising talents. He made history as the youngest player to represent Arsenal, debuting at the age of 15 years, five months, and 28 days. To date, the attacking midfielder has appeared in 51 matches across all competitions, scoring 10 goals and providing two assists since his first game against Brentford on September 18, 2022.
Last season, Nwaneri spent time on loan at Olympique de Marseille to gain valuable playing minutes. However, he struggled to adjust to French football, managing only 11 appearances and totaling 412 minutes on the pitch, during which he netted two goals and registered one assist.
At the start of the current 2026–27 Premier League season, Nwaneri found himself on the bench for Arsenal’s home match against Coventry City and was left out of Mikel Arteta’s squad for the Community Shield victory over Manchester City.
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly pushing to secure the services of Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri (19), according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri.
Talks between the various parties are said to have begun in a bid to reach an agreement before the summer transfer window closes.
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A product of the Gunners’ academy, Nwaneri has quickly established himself as one of the most promising talents in England. The youngest player in history to have represented the London club – at 15 years, five months and 28 days – the attacking midfielder has made 51 appearances in all competitions (10 goals and two assists) since his debut against Brentford on 18 September 2022.
On loan at Olympique de Marseille to gain playing time in the second half of last season, Nwaneri found it difficult to adapt to French football, making just 11 appearances (412 minutes in total) for the Marseille side, scoring two goals and providing one assist.
Left on the bench for the home match against Coventry City on the opening day of the 2026–27 Premier League season, Nwaneri had not even been included in Mikel Arteta’s squad for the Gunners’ victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield.
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