Arsenal are in talks to offer young star Ethan Nwaneri a bumper new deal as reward for his progress at the club.
Nwaneri has firmly established himself as a regular in Mikel Arteta’s first-team plans this season and the club are keen to recognise his importance to the team with fresh terms.
The attacking midfielder has been tipped for big things at Arsenal since making his Gunners debut in 2022 at the age of 15 against Brentford to become the club’s youngest ever player.
The 17-year-old signed his first professional contract in March 2023 and the club are ready to hand a new deal with a significant pay increase to bring him in line with other first-team squad members at the Emirates.
Nwaneri has made eight appearances in all competitions so far this season chipping in with three goals in his two starts in the Carabao Cup against Bolton and Preston.
Arsenal are keen to reward their young talents with new contracts after seeing academy products Chido Obi-Martin, Reuell Walters and Amario Cozier-Duberry all leave the club last summer
