Everton should reignite Ethan Nwaneri pursuit as Arsenal transfer plan revealed
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Tue 2 June 2026 18:00, UK Everton have the perfect chance to sign Ethan Nwaneri with Arsenal open to a sale in the summer transfer window.According to BBC Sport, Arsenal are giving “serious consideration” to selling Nwaneri, or another home-grown talent this summer.Everton were among the clubs interested in signing Nwaneri in the January window, before the 19-year-old went out on loan to Marseille instead.Marseille will not be making the loan deal permanent, with Nwaneri having struggled for game time after the club sacked Roberto De Zerbi in February.Nwaneri has now returned to Arsenal, where his future is uncertain, giving Everton the chance to strengthen their squad. 💸 Everton Transfer News 💸 Get the latest recruitment inside track from the Hill Dickinson Stadium: exclusive updates on the pursuit of Liam Delap, the Friedkin Group’s summer budget, and Jack Grealish’s permanent future. VISIT THE EVERTON TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Ethan Nwaneri has no clear pathway at ArsenalNwaneri broke through into the Arsenal team in the 2024-25 season, when the teenager deputised for Bukayo Saka down the right flank.Also able to play as a number 10, it looked like Nwaneri would have a bright future in north London, but his career has since stalled due to Mikel Arteta’s transfer business.Appearances51Goals10Assists2Ethan Nwaneri’s stats at Arsenal in all competitions.The arrivals of Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke last summer means that Nwaneri has dropped down the pecking order, and he needs to reignite his career elsewhere.The loan move to Marseille failed to do that, with Nwaneri starting just three Ligue 1 games, including being left on the bench for the remaining four matches of the season.Everton’s need for extra squad depth has been highlighted by manager David Moyes, with the Toffees wanting to push for European football next season.Everton can offer perfect solution to Ethan NwaneriNwaneri could nail down a spot on the right flank of Moyes’ team, with Everton needing to upgrade in that area of the pitch.Moyes preferred to utilise Merlin Rohl on the right flank in the final four games of the season, even though the German is predominantly a central midfielder.
Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown also told Football Insider that Everton would be open to offers on winger Dwight McNeil this summer, meaning Moyes would have to sign a replacement for the 26-year-old, if they were to let him leave.Moyes has been clear that he wants the Toffees to show ambition in the market, and signing Nwaneri, alongside the expected arrival of Jack Grealish on a permanent deal from Manchester City, would certainly show that. 🔵 Everton FC Master Hub 🔵 The definitive digital directory for the Toffees. Track the Friedkin era, Finch Farm fitness updates, and the transition to the New Everton Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.
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