Borussia Dortmund Make Enquiry for Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri After Troubled Marseille Loan
The enquiry spotlights Arsenal’s need to find real game time for a top prospect to protect his value.
Overview
- Borussia Dortmund have contacted Arsenal about signing 19-year-old midfielder Ethan Nwaneri, with sporting director Ole Book involved, according to reports citing Sky Sports Germany.
- Ethan Nwaneri is said to be open to joining the Bundesliga club, yet no formal bid has been disclosed and the likelihood of a deal remains unclear.
- Any move is expected to hinge on price, with reporting describing a substantial fee and uncertainty over whether Dortmund would meet Arsenal’s demands.
- Nwaneri’s season-long loan at Marseille yielded only 412 of a possible 1,620 minutes, and coach Habib Beye questioned his attitude, citing a “persistent impression of nonchalance.”
- Arsenal expect extra compensation from Marseille tied to the shortfall in playing time, while separate youth reporting says his 15-year-old brother Emerson may refuse a scholarship and could leave for free.