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Ethan Nwaneri admits he’s been so impressed by ‘top player’ who Arsenal are willing to sell this summer
Fortunately for Arsenal, Mikel Arteta has been able to give Ethan Nwaneri a bit of a break recently since Bukayo Saka’s return to fitness.
Nwaneri was often starting in Saka’s absence, an 18-year-old who was perhaps being asked to play a bigger role at Arsenal than Arteta would have liked.
In a similar situation with Myles Lewis-Skelly, Arteta has clearly been keen to avoid pushing his youngsters into too many minutes too soon.
Of course, Lewis-Skelly has ultimately proved that he is ready now, explaining why he started both legs against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Lewis-Skelly was exceptional against Madrid, a youngster who is certainly here to stay at the Emirates Stadium.
Ethan Nwaneri praises Nathan Butler-Oyedeji
However, not all Hale End Academy graduates will be so lucky at Arsenal, and although Nathan Butler-Oyedeji made his Premier League debut against Ipswich Town on the weekend, he’s unlikely to remain at the club.
TBR Football understands that 22-year-old Butler-Oyedeji is expected to leave Arsenal this summer.
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However, that certainly hasn’t stopped the likes of Nwaneri praising his new first-team teammate, a striker he described as ‘so sharp’ following his minutes against Ipswich.
Speaking in an with Arsenal’s website, Nwaneri said that Butler-Oyedeji was a ‘top player’, someone he was delighted to still be sharing a pitch with.
Nwaneri said: “Nathan’s a top, top player. He’s so sharp, his finishing is so good, so he deserves it. I’m so happy to see him out there on the pitch.
“It’s someone I’ve played with for the last few years in the academy, so it was so good to see him out there.”
Andrea Berta seeking big Arsenal striker upgrade
Of course, Butler-Oyedeji’s place in Arsenal’s first team squad will likely be occupied by a much more expensive name next season.
It remains to be seen what level of club the 22-year-old will join — perhaps he will find an opportunity in the Championship for example.
But with next season in mind, Andrea Berta is looking for a striker who’s ready to score 20 goals a season for Arsenal right now.
Therefore, Berta has held talks with Benjamin Sesko at RB Leipzig, a striker who’s long been linked with a move to north London.
Interestingly, Berta rejected one of Arteta’s striker ideas since arriving at the club, an experienced head who already seems certain on how to improve Arsenal’s squad.