Ethan Nwaneri, an 18-year-old English midfielder, is expected to leave Arsenal on loan following an agreement with Mikel Arteta that a temporary move would be beneficial for the player's development. Cesc Fabregas, described as an Arsenal legend, would be receptive to Nwaneri joining Como, and Marseille are also understood to have a strong interest in the player. Fabrizio Romano reports that Nwaneri has accepted a loan move to Marseille which would not include an option to buy, although the deal is not yet finalized. Discussions are ongoing with all interested parties. It is reported that these parties include at least six Premier League clubs that have made enquiries. Nwaneri has made six Premier League appearances in the 25/26 season so far. The England U21 international has 13 caps and 3 goals. He has a contract with Arsenal until 2030 and a market value of €40.00m, according to Transfermarkt. It was reported that in January 2026, Olympique Marseille made an offer for a six-month loan with a fee of more than €3 million. Additionally, reports in May 2025 claimed that Arsenal's valuation of the player was between €80 million and €100 million.