Chelsea among clubs interested in signing Super Eagles target as Arsenal consider sale

Super Eagles target Ethan Nwaneri is being linked with a summer departure from Arsenal, with Chelsea among the clubs monitoring his situation.

The 19-year-old made six Premier League appearances off the bench in the first half of the season before moving on loan to Marseille in the January transfer window. 

Since joining the French side, he has registered two goals and one assist in 11 competitive matches.

The attacking midfielder is attracting significant interest across Europe, with AC Milan, Juventus and Borussia Dortmund reportedly keeping tabs on the England youth international of Nigerian descent. 

According to CaughtOffside's The Daily Briefing, Chelsea have also entered the race.

Arsenal are said to value Nwaneri in the region of £35–40 million and could be open to a summer sale despite his contract running until 2030. 

Overall, the youngster has recorded 10 goals and two assists in 51 senior appearances for the Gunners.

Nwaneri is a key target for Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle, who is working to persuade the dual-national player to commit his international future to Nigeria.

Although the Hale End Academy graduate is open to representing Nigeria, he is currently understood to be leaning towards England at senior level.

Chelle was in attendance for the Coupe de France clash between Marseille and Rennes on February 3, 2026, where he monitored Nwaneri closely. 

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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