Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootItaliaUnverified sourceVia Sami Mokbel· 25 Aug 2026
Arsenal reject Milan loan bid for Nwaneri
Milan's loan offer for Ethan Nwaneri has been turned down as Arsenal push for a permanent sale.

E. Nwaneri
player
Player
Ethan Nwaneri
Position
Attacking midfielder / right winger
Current club
Arsenal
Linked club
Milan
Reported fee
€45m valuation
What happened. Arsenal rejected Milan's season-long loan offer with an option to buy for around €40m, as they now prefer a permanent sale.
- Arsenal's valuation is reportedly €45m.
- Milan offered a loan with option to buy.
- Nwaneri spent last season on loan at Marseille.
“Nwaneri needs to play football at this stage of his career.”
— Mikel Arteta
Arsenal's stance has shifted from earlier loan-priority reports, with a permanent exit now favored.
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