Ethan Nwaneri is \u2018not close\u2019 to agreeing a new long-term contract at Arsenal as the \u2018primary reason\u2019 for his doubts have been revealed amid significant transfer interest from several big clubs.<\/p>\n
The 18-year-old has enjoyed a breakout season for the Gunners, contributing nine goals and two assists in 36 appearances across all competitions.<\/p>\n
He stepped in admirably for Bukayo Saka when the right winger was out through injury and ha earned widespread praise for his displays this term.<\/p>\n
The Arsenal bosses have been working to get Nwaneri to commit his future to the club, offering him improved terms after he turned 18 in March, but despite being \u2018confident a\u00a0new long-term deal would be signed and sealed way before now\u2019, TBR Football has revealed that \u2018he is some way from putting pen to paper\u2019<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n It\u2019s claimed \u2018his long-term future is far from certain\u2019 as he and his camp \u2018have\u00a0concerns about Arsenal\u2019s plans for his immediate future and that is the primary reason that a new deal has not been agreed\u2019 amid reports that the sporting director Andrea Berta wants to sign two new forward this summer.<\/p>\n Having only started ten league games this term, Nwaneri is worried the new arrivals will see him pushed further down the pecking order at Arsenal.<\/p>\n The report adds:<\/p>\n \u2018We can confirm that Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool are all aware of Nwaneri\u2019s possible issues, but we also understand there is very strong interest on the continent.<\/p>\n \u2018Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig and Barcelona are among those who would love to get their hands on one of English football\u2019s brightest prospects.<\/p>\n \u2018Arsenal, for their part, insist that talks are ongoing and they are confident they can forge ahead and agree a new deal.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n MORE ARSENAL COVERAGE ON F365<\/strong> Former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott is a big fan of Nwaneri and has backed the teenager to \u201cput pressure\u201d on both Saka and captain Martin Odegaard for a place in the team.<\/p>\n\n
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