Mikel Arteta has moved to shut down speculation surrounding Ethan Nwaneri's future, making it clear the teenage midfielder remains part of Arsenal's plans for the second half of the season.
Speaking ahead of Arsenal's Premier League trip to Bournemouth , the Gunners boss stressed that every player in his squad has a role to play, even if that role changes during the campaign. His comments come as Arsenal prepare for another statement performance on the south coast, as reported by SoftFootball .
Arteta's words, shared by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account , followed questions over Nwaneri's limited minutes this season and suggestions that a January loan could aid his development. The Spaniard was firm in response, insisting readiness and performance are the key demands at the club.
