Arsenal are to offer Ethan Nwaneri a ‘huge” new contract in a show of faith in his ability and potential as the future of the club.
This is according to former Man United and Tottenham scout Mick Brown, who remains very well-connected within the game, as he exclusively told Football Insider that they are looking to replicate the path Bukayo Saka took to becoming their star player.
The 17-year-old put pen to paper on his first professional deal with the Gunners in March, and is already in line to receive an extended deal with a bumper pay rise.
Nwaneri represented England’s Under-19s side during the international break and caught the eye with his displays, scoring in both classes against Portugal and France.
He has also been heavily involved with Mikel Arteta’s first-team squad so far this season, featuring three times including playing 90 minutes in the League Cup as he scored a brace against Bolton.
The talented youngster has been named in the squad for all seven of the Gunners’ Premier League games so far this season, as well as in both of their Champions League fixtures.
