Arsenal are reportedly preparing to make Ethan Nwaneri the third highest-paid teenager in the Premier League, as they work to secure the young talent on a long-term contract, according to FootballTransfers.Nwaneri has made a strong impression in his limited first-team appearances, notably scoring twice in Arsenal’s 5-1 EFL Cup win over Bolton last month. The Hale End academy product has also shone in substitute appearances against Tottenham and Leicester, earning admiration within the club’s training grounds at London Colney.The Gunners are eager to lock down the promising midfielder, and Nwaneri is equally interested in committing his future to the club. When he turns 18 next March, he is expected to sign a new deal with Arsenal. Currently earning around 3,500,000 KSH per week, initial discussions have begun about a new contract that would see his weekly wages rise to 10,000,000 KSH.##NAJAVA_MECA_8412329##Nwaneri, who hails from Enfield in North London, joined Arsenal at just eight years old and began making a name for himself in the under-18s by the age of 14. He made history in 2022 by becoming the youngest-ever player to appear in a Premier League match, earning a brief appearance against Brentford under Mikel Arteta. Since then, he has been involved with the first team from the age of 15, and has been described as “super talented” by football analyst Ben Mattinson.This season, Nwaneri has been named in every matchday squad, a clear indication that Arteta sees him as an important part of Arsenal’s plans. His rise has naturally attracted interest from other clubs, prompting Arsenal to prioritize securing him with a long-term deal.Ethan Nwaneri learning from the best 🤝📺 Watch our teenage midfielder and Martin Odegaard discuss their similarities at debuting aged 15 👇— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 13, 2024 FootballTransfers reports that Arsenal are set to offer the young midfielder a 10,000,000 KSH-per-week contract, aiming to fend off potential interest from other suitors. Such a lucrative offer would place Nwaneri among the highest-paid teenagers in world football. Within the Premier League, only Tottenham’s Archie Gray (12,500,000 KSH per week) and Manchester United’s Leny Yoro (19,200,000 KSH per week) would earn more.If the deal goes through, Nwaneri will have the chance to continue showcasing his talent at the highest level, with a salary that reflects his growing importance in Arsenal’s squad.
