According to reports, Liverpool have \u2018made contact\u2019 over signing Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri, with the Gunners \u2018open\u2019 to his exit.<\/p>\n
Nwaneri is regarded as one of the best young players at Arsenal<\/strong><\/a>, though his future appears uncertain heading into next season.<\/p>\n The 19-year-old sparkled for Arsenal during his breakout season in 2024\/25, but he slipped in the pecking order before he joined Marseille on loan in January.<\/p>\n Nwaneri also struggled to make an impact at Marseille, and a report last month claimed the Gunners could sanction his exit in this summer\u2019s window amid interest from several Premier League clubs.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Arsenal would presumably prefer to keep Nwaneri, but they likely have to let a couple of valuable assets leave in this summer\u2019s window to balance the books and raise funds for further additions.<\/p>\n READ: Liverpool: Romano reveals update on potential Nunez return after \u2018everything is done\u2019 claim<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Up until now, Liverpool have not been linked with Nwaneri, and it is hard to see this transfer happening, but he would be a statement signing for Andoni Iraola\u2019s side.<\/p>\n Liverpool arguably need more signings than Arsenal in this summer\u2019s transfer window after a disappointing 2025\/26 campaign, and they will likely focus on signing at least one new winger following Mohamed Salah\u2019s exit.<\/p>\n Liverpool interested in signing Ethan Nwaneri and Arsenal could let him go<\/p>\n Now, a report from a transfer insider on X with over 700k followers claims<\/a> Liverpool are \u2018keeping a close eye\u2019 on Nwaneri, while Arsenal would let him leave if they receive a suitable offer.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Iraola to \u2018facilitate\u2019 Liverpool move for \u2018future of their attack\u2019 after Slot starter makes transfer request<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n They said on X: \u2018Exclusive: Liverpool has been keeping a close eye on Ethan Nwaneri, a young talent who has caught their attention.<\/p>\n \u2018We understand Arsenal is open to selling him to rivals if the price is right.<\/p>\n \u2018Our sources state contact has been made, and it\u2019s evident that @LFC admire his potential.\u2019<\/p>\n