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“A big problem” – Mikel Arteta fires warning to Arsenal players with “really bad approach” 13 December 2025 at 02:30

“A big problem” – Mikel Arteta fires warning to Arsenal players with “really bad approach”

13 December 2025 at 02:30

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has fired a clear warning to any of his players thinking about the World Cup next summer over the good of their club.

Speaking at his press conference on Friday, Arteta was asked by reporters about the situation of players like Ethan Nwaneri and Gabriel Jesus, who aren’t necessarily getting as many minutes as they might want.

Nwaneri might have an outside chance of making it into the England squad for next summer’s tournament, but he’s currently struggling to get much first-team action with Arsenal, starting only three games so far this season, with none of those coming in the Premier League.

See the video below, however, as Arteta brushed off questions about Nwaneri and Jesus by insisting it would be a “really bad approach” for any of his players to be looking ahead to the World Cup now…

? Mikel Arteta warns Arsenal players that if their priority is the World Cup then "we're going to have a BIG problem" ?? pic.twitter.com/LUGCMFn2O8

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Mikel Arteta’s World Cup warning to Arsenal players

When asked at first about Nwaneri’s role in the team, Arteta defended his record of giving the 18-year-old a lot of chances at such an early stage in his career.

He said: “Probably looking at where he is, 18 years old, 50 appearances for the club.

“I want to see how many examples there are in English football with that number at that age.”

Ethan Nwaneri in action for Arsenal (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

When asked about players like Nwaneri and Jesus and the World Cup, Arteta made it very clear it would be a big problem for him if anyone in his squad put that competition ahead of the rest of the season for Arsenal now.

Insider reports Man United plan to sign Arsenal star in a highly controversial move

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By:Ahad Shaukat

10 December 2025 at 17:07

A major transfer storm could be brewing in English football, with Manchester United reportedly preparing a sensational move for Arsenal prodigy Ethan Nwaneri.

According to a trusted source on X, the 18-year-old midfielder, long regarded as one of Arsenal’s brightest academy talents, is said to be growing frustrated over his lack of first-team opportunities, a situation United are eager to exploit.

Reports emerging from London suggest that Arsenal may be forced to sell one of their most valuable young players to comply with Premier League financial regulations ahead of next summer.

The Gunners have spent heavily in recent transfer windows, securing big-money signings like Eberechi Eze, Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and others.

Arsenal could be forced to sell an important player

They are now under pressure to balance the books before pursuing further top-tier reinforcements.

The club is exploring various options to generate funds, and while senior players could be sold, offloading a homegrown talent like Nwaneri would provide pure profit in accounting terms, a crucial factor under Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).

At Old Trafford, manager Rúben Amorim is believed to be a huge admirer of Nwaneri’s potential.

Sources close to the Portuguese tactician say he views the teenager as the ideal creative midfielder to build around for the future, comparing his technical intelligence to that of Phil Foden at Manchester City.

Man United have been monitoring Nwaneri for several months and are reportedly ready to make a formal approach if Arsenal show any willingness to negotiate.

Man United are plotting a surprise move

Ethan Nwaneri celebrates with Myles Lewis-Skelly and Mikel Merino (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

If Nwaneri were to make the switch to Old Trafford, it would instantly rank among the most controversial transfers in Premier League history, potentially the biggest direct move between the two clubs since Robin van Persie’s shock transfer in 2012.

Arsenal fans, who have followed Nwaneri’s rise through the Hale End academy since he joined at the age of nine, would be furious at the idea of losing one of their most gifted prospects to a historic rival.

Insiders claim that Nwaneri is “fed up” with his stalled progress and is open to reassessing his future if assurances over playing time aren’t provided soon.

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Manchester United plot shock move for Arsenal star in most controversial transfer since Robin van Persie 10 December 2025 at 02:48

Manchester United plot shock move for Arsenal star in most controversial transfer since Robin van Persie

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By:Mehdi Gokal

10 December 2025 at 02:48

Manchester United are reportedly preparing a sensational raid on rivals Arsenal for teenage prodigy Ethan Nwaneri.

In a development that echoes the bitter departure of Robin van Persie over a decade ago, reports suggest the Gunners may be forced to sacrifice one of their brightest talents to comply with financial regulations, with Man United ready to pounce.

Manchester United eyeing shock move for Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri

According to explosive claims from a trusted source on X, Manchester United have identified Ethan Nwaneri as a primary target for the upcoming transfer window.

As per him, Arsenal are under significant pressure to sell a valuable asset to fund future targets and remain compliant with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).

He outlines a potential domino effect at Old Trafford to facilitate the move. In a twist that will stun the United faithful, fan-favorite Kobbie Mainoo could reportedly be “sold or loaned” if the “unthinkable” Nwaneri deal proceeds.

Current Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is said to be a “big admirer” of the 18-year-old midfielder and is keen to bring him to the Theatre of Dreams. The situation is reportedly compounded by the player’s own dissatisfaction.

Despite his high potential, sources claim Nwaneri is “fed up” and feels his “career has stalled hard” due to a lack of game time in North London.

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Chelsea tried to sign Nwaneri in the summer

LONDON COLNEY, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 09: Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal during a training session at Sobha Realty Training Centre on December 09, 2025 in London Colney, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

This is not the first time Nwaneri’s future has been the subject of intense speculation. Chelsea have long held an interest in the Hale End graduate.

The Blues aggressively pursued Nwaneri during the summer of 2025, attempting to lure him across London with promises of immediate first-team integration.

However, Arsenal managed to fend off the approach at the time. In August 2025, the club announced that Nwaneri had committed his future to the Gunners, signing a new long-term contract that was intended to keep him at the Emirates until 2030.

That the player is now reportedly unsettled just months after signing that deal adds a layer of shock to these emerging links with Manchester United.

Recent transfers between Manchester United and Arsenal

If the transfer materialises, it would undoubtedly be the most controversial switch between the two clubs since Robin van Persie traded the Emirates for Old Trafford in 2012.

That move, which saw the Dutchman fire United to their 20th league title, remains a sore point for Arsenal supporters.

While direct transfers between the two English giants have been rare, the pathway is not entirely closed.

Over the last decade, several high-profile names have crossed the divide:

Ayden Heaven (Arsenal to Man United – 2024/25): The young defender made a low-profile switch from Arsenal’s U21s to Manchester United just last season.
Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal to Man United – Jan 2018): The Chilean forward moved to United in a swap deal, though his time in Manchester famously failed to live up to the hype.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Man United to Arsenal – Jan 2018): The Armenian midfielder went the other way as part of the Sanchez deal, joining Arsenal.
Danny Welbeck (Man United to Arsenal – 2014): Though slightly over a decade ago, the Manchester-born striker’s move to Arsenal on deadline day remains one of the more significant modern transfers between the rivals.

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