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Arsenal's stance on Ethan Nwaneri contract talks revealed after 'concern' over wonderkid emerges

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<p>Arsenal are confident young star Nwaneri will sign a new contract with the club, according to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jul/10/arsenal-complete-9m-christian-norgaard-signing-and-step-up-eberechi-eze-chase" target="_blank"><em>The Guardian</em></a>. The England Under-21 international is said to be interesting Chelsea and clubs from Germany after a breakout season which saw the 18-year-old score nine goals in 37 appearances in all competitions.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Concern over Nwaneri's future was said to have emerged <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/revealed-why-arsenal-are-concerned-over-future-of-ethan-nwaneri-as-wonderkid-s-contract-runs-down/blt76a79845cc904410#cs55e9bfaa67b08c15" target="_blank">given the teenager can talk to other clubs in January</a> and last season's Premier League runners-up are keen to get their wonderkid tied down to fresh terms before then. Arsenal have, however, managed to announce a new contract for Myles Lewis-Skelly, another 18-year-old who has quickly become an important part of Mikel Arteta's squad.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Arsenal are hoping to complete a deal for Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres and Nwaneri recently got fans excited <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/viktor-gyokeres-arsenal-agent-ethan-nwaneri-fans-excited-gunners-star-training-update/blte06b924bc528545d" target="_blank">by wearing a Sporting CP shirt in a picture posted on social media</a>. However, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/viktor-gyokeres-arsenal-transfer-in-danger-collapsing-impasse-sporting-cp-jose-mourinho-fenerbahce-wait-in-wings/bltc21c6c14cdf4086c" target="_blank">talks are said to have hit an "impasse"</a> as the Gunners try to recruit the prolific central forward they so desperately need.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Arsenal will hope to get a long-term contract for Nwaneri sorted in the near future. They'll be looking to claim some silverware during the 2025-26 season, having come close in both the Premier League and Champions League last term.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR NWANERI AND ARSENAL?

Arsenal's stance on Ethan Nwaneri contract talks revealed after 'concern' over wonderkid emerges | Goal.com

Arsenal are reportedly relaxed over the future of Ethan Nwaneri and believe the wonderkid will sign a new contract extension in north London.

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