According to BBC journalist Sami Mokbel, Arsenal will formally offer Ethan Nwaneri a new contract. The 18-year-old midfielder has been linked with a move to Chelsea this summer, having recently entered the final year of his deal at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and midfielder Martin Zubimendi this summer as they aim to sign attacking reinforcements; Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze, Rodrygo and Viktor Gyokeres are transfer targets for Mikel Artetas side;