Fulham installed as bookies favourites to sign Ethan Nwaneri after Arsenal transfer reveal

Fulham are leading the race to sign Ethan Nwaneri with top bookmakers as Arsenal entertain loan offers for his services.

Nwaneri's 2025-26 campaign did not go to plan from an individual standpoint, as he struggled for game time at two different clubs.

The 19-year-old only made three starts for Arsenal in the first half of the campaign, leading Marseille to sign him on loan in the January window.

Nwaneri scored on his debut for the Ligue 1 side, but only featured 10 more times for the rest of the season and sat on the bench for their final four league fixtures.

The attacking midfielder has played a big part in Arsenal's pre-season campaign, but was left out of the squad for their Community Shield win over Man City.

Numerous clubs in the Premier League and across Europe are keen on signing him before the close of the window, with Fulham backed to win the race as it stands.

Fulham have odds slashed to 2/1 to sign Ethan Nwaneri

BBC Sport have reported that Arsenal are prioritising loan offers for Nwaneri right now, instead of looking to let him leave permanently.

Fulham have been named as an interested party, alongside the likes of AC Milan, Red Bull Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund.

Alvaro Arbeloa is ramping up the Cottagers' business over the coming weeks, with just four first-team signings made so far this summer.

One of the UK's top bookmakers has slashed Fulham's odds to sign Nwaneri to 2/1 in the last 24 hours, meaning they are the favourites to land his services.

Which other Premier League clubs could move for Nwaneri?

The 19-year-old may have struggled over the last 12 months, but still holds the record for being the youngest player in Premier League history and has shone at senior level in the past.

Arsenal's drive for success has seen him fall down Mikel Arteta's pecking order in midfield, yet Fulham may not be the only English club keen on his services.

Sources have previously revealed to Football Insider that Newcastle are keen on signing Nwaneri this summer in their search for more depth in attacking midfield.

Everton were also linked to the 19-year-old earlier in the window, so Fulham may still face stern competition from these shores, as well as abroad.