AC Milan want Ethan Nwaneri, with Arsenal still weighing up whether to send the young talent out on loan. Mikel Arteta offered hope in his press conference that the 19-year-old could leave London in this transfer window. "I would like him to stay with us," the manager of the English champions said at the press conference presenting the Community Shield, the first trophy of the season that Arsenal will contest against Manchester City on Sunday. "But we have to think about what is best for him in the medium to long term. And Ethan needs to be playing football at this moment: if he stays here, it is because we will be able to guarantee him the minutes he needs. Otherwise it would become something negative for everyone."
Arteta added: "Watching him opens your eyes to how much a young player can grow in such a short period. There are no doubts about his talent, his desire, the love and passion he has for the game, qualities I have always admired in him. I think that in this pre-season he has shown everyone that he has the ability to play for Arsenal."