Galatasaray ‘to move for’ Ethan Nwaneri after Mikel Arteta admission | OneFootball

Galatasaray have placed Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri high on their summer shortlist after Mikel Arteta acknowledged the 19-year-old midfielder may need to leave to play regularly, according to Metro.

The Süper Lig champions have made contact over the England youth international and have lodged proposals for Gabriel Martinelli as they prepare for the UEFA Champions League.

Arteta said he wants Nwaneri at Arsenal but stressed the player needs minutes, adding that if the club cannot guarantee them, staying would not benefit anyone. That stance has encouraged Galatasaray, who believe he could step straight into their side in domestic and European competition.

Their London delegation has bundled inquiries for Nwaneri into active discussions with Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta regarding Martinelli. After a successful loan with Marseille in Ligue 1 last season, they feel they can provide a platform and consistent game time for his development.

They also face competition from AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig, who are keeping tabs on the teenager. With Arsenal open to evaluating formal proposals, Galatasaray are working quickly on a project that could take the Hale End graduate to Istanbul.

Source: Turkish-Football.com

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