Ethan Nwaneri has agreed to join Olympique Marseille on loan, with Arsenal viewing the move as the best option for the young midfielder’s development.
Discussions between the clubs are at an advanced stage, with the deal expected to be a straight loan and no option to buy included.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is understood to have spoken directly with Marseille head coach Roberto De Zerbi, with both parties seeing the Ligue 1 side as an ideal environment for Nwaneri.
An agreement is expected to be reached soon as negotiations enter their final phase.
Ethan Nwaneri is a highly rated Arsenal academy product who made history in 2022 by becoming the youngest player ever to feature in the Premier League at just 15 years old. An attacking midfielder known for his close control, creativity and maturity beyond his years, Nwaneri is regarded as one of England’s brightest young prospects.