Arsenal's promising young talent, Ethan Nwaneri, is on the brink of extending his stay at the Emirates, choosing to reject advances from Chelsea and Manchester City.
Nwaneri, who made history as the Premier League's youngest-ever player at the age of 15 years and 181 days, has caught the attention of top clubs.
Despite his limited first-team appearances, Arsenal is keen to secure his future by offering a scholarship contract before he turns 17 in March 2024.
Talks are progressing positively, with Arsenal confident in fending off rival clubs.
Nwaneri, primarily an attacking midfielder, has shown versatility as a center forward and winger, both for Arsenal and on the international stage with England's U-17 team.
Arsenal has been proactive in securing contracts for key players, including Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Aaron Ramsdale, and Gabriel Magalhaes.
They are also close to securing a renewal for Reiss Nelson and have made progress in talks with William Saliba.
With Nwaneri's schoolboy terms set to expire soon, Arsenal stands to receive compensation if he decides to join another club.
Academy manager Per Mertesacker, along with manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Edu, has played a significant role in convincing Nwaneri to commit his future to Arsenal.
Despite the interest from Chelsea and Manchester City, Arsenal's efforts and the potential for further development within the club have given them the upper hand in negotiations.
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