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Manchester United are paying shut consideration to the contractual scenario of Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri.
Nwaneri is considered one of England’s brightest prospects for the long run.
He holds the report for being the youngest participant in Premier League historical past after Mikel Arteta introduced him on from the bench in opposition to Brentford final yr.
Nwaneri was 15 years and 181 days outdated on the time and it looks as if his exploits have attracted the eye of United.
The Pink Devils are at all times looking out for the perfect abilities around the globe and have a wealthy historical past of signing gamers at a younger age earlier than growing them to grow to be superstars.
Nwaneri matches the invoice, having made his Arsenal debut for the North London’s U-18 staff when he was simply 14 years outdated.
The Athletic’s David Ornstein reviews that Nwaneri’s future is unsure, with Arsenal attempting to tie him right down to a brand new contract.
Ornstein says, “Nwaneri’s schoolboy registration finishes in June and the likes of Chelsea, Manchester Metropolis and Manchester United are monitoring.
“Arsenal haven’t given up hope of convincing him to just accept their provide and new dialogue has just lately taken place, though all events are awaiting a call.”
Nwaneri is presently impressing for England’s U-17 facet on the European Below-17 Championship in Hungary.
The attacking midfielder bagged the winner for England within the group levels of the competitors in opposition to Croatia on Thursday.
Nwaneri is flexible. He can play in plenty of positions, although the playmaking function in midfield is the place he’s finest suited at this stage in his profession.
He may play on the wing and within the quantity eight function as a box-to-box midfielder.
