Transfer expert David Ornstein has confirmed that Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United are all interested in signing Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri.
The 16-year-old became the youngest player in Premier League history when he came on as a substitute against Brentford in September, and is considered by many to be one of England's most promising players.
He has made regular appearances for the Under-18 and Under-21 teams this season, and recently scored for England against Croatia at the European Under-17 Championship in Hungary.
In turn, Nwaneri has attracted interest from across the Premier League, with several clubs wanting to poach him before he signs a professional contract at the Emirates.
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Ornstein has since offered an update on the attacking midfielder's situation, revealing that Arsenal will do all they can to convince him to stay in north London. Ornstein posted an update on Nwaneri
Ornstein told The Athletic:
“Nwaneri student registration ends in June and Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United are watching.
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"Arsenal have not given up hope of persuading him to accept their offer and a new dialogue has taken place recently, although all parties are awaiting a decision."
Mikel Arteta will be desperate not to lose the talented teenager after seeing Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson all make it to the first team at Arsenal's famed Hale End academy.
While former Gunners midfielder and current Under-18s coach Jack Wilshere called him 'unmatchable' after his brace in a 3-3 draw with Manchester United in December.
Wilshere says:
"In the second half he played very well. Sometimes he couldn't play. He had some good times. In the second half, a lot of players stepped up, we found more space.
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"We talked to them for a bit during halftime about some tactics to get Ethan out. We have a really good balance in the team and Ethan played well in the second half."
In good news for fans, Ornstein revealed his England team-mate Myles Lewis-Skelly has agreed to stay at Arsenal.
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