Overview
- Ethan Nwaneri is on loan at Marseille for the rest of the 2025–26 season with no recall clause and no purchase option reported.
- Mikel Arteta said the move was made to secure regular minutes for the 18-year-old and cited Roberto De Zerbi’s track record developing young players.
- Nwaneri has already featured for OM, scoring 13 minutes into his debut against Lens and appearing again in a draw with Paris FC.
- Arteta confirmed Mikel Merino fractured his foot, underwent surgery and faces a lengthy spell out, leaving Arsenal light in midfield.
- Reports indicate Arsenal are assessing late-window midfield options, with links to Sandro Tonali played down and no approach reported.