Arsenal push loan for Nwaneri as September deadline looms

19-year-old Ethan Nwaneri is set to leave on loan as Arsenal race to finalise deals before the September 1 transfer deadline, with the club confirming its priority on temporary moves for the promising midfielder in amid speculation over his future this summer.

CommentsSportKasra 4:00, 20 Aug 2026 Arsenal are looking to send Ethan Nwaneri out on loan, with the club racing to complete its remaining business before the transfer window slams shut on September 1. The article includes a “View 2 ImagesArsenal” credit to Getty.

After a slow start to the summer window, the Premier League champions’ patience has been rewarded as they have added crucial depth ahead of their title defence. The Gunners have bolstered the squad despite early inactivity.

The Gunners will go into Friday’s Premier League season opener against Coventry City buoyed by their recent 3‑0 drubbing of rivals Manchester City in the Community Shield. The victory adds confidence ahead of the league campaign.

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New arrivals Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis are expected to play a pivotal role as Mikel Arteta looks to compete across four competitions again. Both players bring versatility to a midfield already stacked with talent.

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Sporting director Andrea Berta is reported to be closing in on a deal for versatile defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, further strengthening defensive options. The move would complement recent acquisitions.

Potential outgoing players include Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli and Fabio Vieira, while the north Londoners remain open to offers for highly‑rated Hale End graduates Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis‑Skelly. ARSENAL’s list also reflects a strategic approach to squad management.

Loan priority and external interest

Arsenal have decided to prioritise loan offers for Nwaneri ahead of the summer transfer deadline, according to a report. Fabrizio Romano claimed the 19‑year‑old was on his way out after being left out of the Community Shield squad, with Galatasaray, AC Milan and other Premier League clubs said to be interested.

later reported that Arsenal do not want to lose Nwaneri permanently, understanding his minutes will be limited this season due to intense competition in midfield. Arteta said, “I want him to be at the club, but we have to consider in the medium, long term, what is best for the player as well.”

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The Gunners are also preparing moves for two Man Utd talents, James Scanlon, 19, and Habeeb Ogunneye, 20, as part of an aggressive youth recruitment drive. The Telegraph notes both players could be signed in the coming weeks.

Scanlon, who joined United from Derby County in 2021, has already earned 24 international caps for Gibraltar and spent the second half of last season on loan at Swindon Town. Ogunneye played 21 games on loan at Newport County before being recalled in January and has featured in several United first‑team matchday squads.