Liverpool are one of several clubs reportedly eyeing Arsenal talent Ethan Nwaneri.
This is according to football.london’s Tom Canton, who spoke to The Gooner Talk YouTube channel.
As well as Liverpool, the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea are reportedly pursuing the Gunners gem.
Nwaneri made history earlier this season when he became the youngest Premier League player in history.
The Arsenal gem came off the bench against Brentford in September at the age of 15 years and 181 days.
Nwaneri took the record from Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott, who played for Fulham aged 16 years and 30 days.
Arsenal have high hopes for Nwaneri, but his future at the Emirates Stadium remains uncertain.
And Canton acknowledges that the Gunners are pretty much powerless if Liverpool or any other suitors swoop in.
“We still don’t know if the youngster will be committing his future to Arsenal,” he said.
“Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and a number of other clubs are all interested in the youngster.
“Arsenal have done everything they can to try and keep Ethan Nwaneri at the club by giving him opportunities.
“Arsenal have done everything but if there are better offers from elsewhere there is very little Arsenal can do.
“They can only hope he’ll keep faith in the team that have given him these opportunities and development throughout his younger years.”
Big decision
It’s very clear that Arsenal rate Nwaneri highly and want him to continue representing the club.
The Gunners have an outstanding pathway to the senior team, with Arteta not afraid to give chances to academy gems.
Likewise, Liverpool wouldn’t be a bad shout.
Jurgen Klopp has also never shied away from giving chances to youngsters.
The pathway is the most important thing.
It would be a shame were Nwaneri to go to a club where he doesn’t have a clearly defined route to the first team.
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