Overview
- Nwaneri is on loan at Marseille to the end of the season with no recall clause reported and no option or obligation to buy.
- Arsenal lost Mikel Merino to a fractured foot that required surgery, and media reports say the club explored short-term midfield options after ruling out a Nwaneri return.
- The teenager has already scored on his Marseille debut against Lens and has featured again in Ligue 1.
- In a 3-0 Coupe de France win over Rennes, Nwaneri was booked for a heavy challenge on Glen Kamara and was substituted at half-time, with Rennes manager Habib Beye later saying officials acknowledged it was a red-card offense.
- Asked about his long-term future, Nwaneri said “anything is possible,” while reporting around Arsenal’s stance indicates the move is development-focused and he is not for sale.