{"id":38103,"date":"2026-01-20T10:42:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T15:42:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/20\/arsenal-hold-positive-talks-with-ligue-1-club-over-transfer-of-talented-english-star\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T10:42:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T15:42:52","slug":"arsenal-hold-positive-talks-with-ligue-1-club-over-transfer-of-talented-english-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/20\/arsenal-hold-positive-talks-with-ligue-1-club-over-transfer-of-talented-english-star\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal hold positive talks with Ligue 1 club over transfer of talented English star"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/20\/arsenal-hold-positive-talks-with-ligue-1-club-over-transfer-of-talented-english-star\/#Nwaneri_is_struggling_for_playing_time_at_Arsenal\" >Nwaneri is struggling for playing time at Arsenal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/20\/arsenal-hold-positive-talks-with-ligue-1-club-over-transfer-of-talented-english-star\/#De_Zerbi_has_a_track_record_of_developing_young_players\" >De Zerbi has a track record of developing young players.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>According to The Athletic&#8217;s David Ornstein, Marseille are close to signing Arsenal&#8217;s highly-rated winger Ethan Nwaneri on loan, with negotiations reportedly progressing rapidly.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>The move means the 18-year-old will spend the remainder of the season in Ligue 1, which both Arsenal and the player see as a necessary step in his development.<\/p>\n<p>Nwaneri has long been considered one of the brightest talents in English football, but his progress has stalled this season due to limited playing time.<\/p>\n<p>Despite a huge showing last year, appearing in 37 games in all competitions, the teenager has struggled to find playing time amidst fierce competition.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nwaneri_is_struggling_for_playing_time_at_Arsenal\"><\/span>Nwaneri is struggling for playing time at Arsenal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The additions of Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke, combined with the continued world-class form of Bukayo Saka in the right-wing position, have reduced Nwaneri to a bit-part role.<\/p>\n<p>Mikel Arteta remains a big fan of the youngster but recognizes his limited playing time will not help him develop in the long term.<\/p>\n<p>Marseille&#8217;s proposal attracted the attention of Arsenal. Manager Roberto de Zerbi has reportedly held &#8220;positive discussions&#8221; with Arteta and Nwaneri regarding the loan, stressing that the teenager will be given ample opportunity to play and develop in France.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"De_Zerbi_has_a_track_record_of_developing_young_players\"><\/span>De Zerbi has a track record of developing young players.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ethan Nwaneri playing for Arsenal (Photo by Eddie Keogh\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>De Zerbi&#8217;s proven track record of developing young attacking talent, proven during his time in the Premier League, makes Ligue 1 an attractive destination.<\/p>\n<p>Marseille currently lack depth in the wide areas and see Nwaneri as an immediate asset who can inject creativity and speed into their attack.<\/p>\n<p>Nwaneri made his Premier League debut in September 2022 at just 15 years and 181 days old, making him the youngest player in Arsenal&#8217;s history and the youngest player in Premier League history.<\/p>\n<p>Since then he has steadily risen through the ranks, winning an England youth cap and becoming a familiar fixture in Arsenal&#8217;s matchday squad.<\/p>\n<p>But the next step in his development requires regular first-team football, and Marseille could provide that right away.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Euro giants begin long-term management plan with Arsenal manager Arteta as candidate<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to The Athletic&#8217;s David Ornstein, Marseille are close to signing Arsenal&#8217;s highly-rated winger Ethan Nwaneri on loan, with negotiations reportedly progressing rapidly.The move means the 18-year-old will spend the remainder of the season in Ligue 1, which both Arsenal and the player see as a necessary step in his development. 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