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Arsenal Reject January Loan Approaches for Ethan Nwaneri

Club cites squad depth needs alongside a focus on the 18-year-old’s development.

Overview

  • Standard Sport reports Arsenal are not considering a January loan, with Ethan Nwaneri expected to remain in Mikel Arteta’s squad for the rest of the season.
  • West Ham and Bournemouth have made enquiries about a temporary move, according to coverage citing football.london, but Arsenal and the player’s camp have given no encouragement.
  • Mikel Arteta has urged patience, saying every squad member has a role and praising Nwaneri’s attitude in training and readiness to contribute.
  • Nwaneri has made only four starts in all competitions this season, though he began the FA Cup third‑round win at Portsmouth for his first minutes since early December.
  • Reports frame the stance within Arsenal’s push across multiple competitions, with Arteta keen to keep his options strong through the winter window.