Arsenal files: Ethan Nwaneri facing uncertain future, newbie in stands for Real Betis clash & Heinze letting off steam

ETHAN NWANERI is being tracked by RB Leipzig. The Arsenal midfielder, 19, faces an uncertain future this summer after spending the second half of last season on loan at Marseille. Ethan Nwaneri is facing an uncertain future at Arsenal amid interest from Red Bull Leipzig Credit: Getty Mikel Arteta could opt to cash in on the youngster after loaning him to Marseille Credit: Getty SunSport has reported previously how Borussia Dortmund are keeping tabs on the situation. And it is understood that RB Leipzig are another side paying close attention to Nwaneri’s movements. Sign up for the Arsenal newsletter Thank you! The German side have the Arsenal wonderkid on their long list of targets for this summer’s transfer window. The club is renowned for developing young talent and has an impressive track record of bringing players through. The Gunners are yet to decide if they will cash in on Nwaneri, who signed a five-year contract only 12 months ago. The midfielder has stiff competition for minutes at the Emirates, especially as Arsenal are set to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes. That could force Nwaneri to look for opportunities elsewhere and another loan has not been ruled out. A permanent sale would significantly boost the Gunners’ finances, though, as the teenager is an academy product, meaning he counts as pure profit on the club’s books. Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK TEEN SPIRIT FUTURE star Victor Ozhianvuna was in the stands at the Aviva Stadium as Arsenal took on Real Betis in Dublin last night. The 17-year-old watched from the sell-out crowd as Arsenal were thumped 3-1 by Betis. Ozhianvuna penned a pre-contract with the Gunners last October and will officially join the club in January once he has turned 18. The highly-rated midfielder currently plays for Dublin-based club Shamrock Rovers, where he has already made over 30 league appearances despite his age. Future Arsenal star Victor Ozhianvuna watched Arsenal’s defeat to Real Betis this week Credit: Sportsfile His move to North London is the most expensive transfer in League of Ireland history, pocketing Shamrock Rovers £1.7m. Ozhianvuna is one of a host of exciting youth arrivals that Arsenal feel can help push their academy to another level. The Gunners have already signed Ecuadorian twins Holger and Edwin Quintero and are close to completing the signing of Cardiff City teenager Axel Donczew. Arsenal are also hoping to finally snap up Blackburn wonderkid Igor Tyjon this summer, having pursued the 18-year-old for over a year. TENSIONS ARE HEI GABRIEL HEINZE was so worked up after Arsenal’s 4-1 pre-season win over Girona that he had to warm down on an exercise bike. The Gunners coach is known for intense work ethic and fiery personality, and clearly doesn’t let that guard down for pre-season. Arsenal coach Gabriel Heinze was worked up after Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Girona Credit: Getty After Arsenal’s win out in Spain, Heinze was spotted using the players’ warm-down bikes to blow off some steam. The Argentine was locked in an intense conversation with Mikel Arteta while he used the bike, making for an unusual post-match moment. YOUR NUMBER’S UP BRUNO GUIMARAES may have a battle on his hands to try and secure his favoured No39 shirt ahead of his £75m move to Arsenal. The Brazilian midfielder has always worn the number 39 on his back as a homage to his father. The number matches that of the dispatch cab – 039 – driven by his father, Dick Gomez, in Rio de Janeiro. Bruno Guimaraes could face a battle for the No 39 shirt ahead of his move to Arsenal Credit: Getty However, during Arsenal’s pre-season tour, youngster Louie Copley has been donning the No39 shirt. And Guimaraes may have to see if he can pinch the number off the 19-year-old if he wants to keep his tradition going. Highly-rated defender Copley was forced off with what appeared to be a serious injury during Arsenal’s 3-1 defeat to Real Betis on Wednesday night. NEW ARRIVAL ARSENAL have continued to bolster their medical department by hiring two new physios for the academy. Sanchez-Jeremiah Davis has joined the club after previously working with Crystal Palace. He announced the news via his Instagram account, therastaphysio, writing: “Thrilled to announce that I’m joining Arsenal FC as Academy Physiotherapist! “Proud to be part of The Culture Club — The Champions of England — and excited for what’s ahead in this next step of my football physiotherapy career. “Grateful for the opportunity and ready to get to work.” Omar Mahgoub is also joining the academy setup after previously being across London at Brentford. MODEL PROFESSIONAL NONI MADUEKE has been swapping the training pitch for the studio as he featured in a modelling campaign for Adidas and retailer ASOS. Madueke, 24, modelled a new collection of Adidas Originals menswear for the campaign, which launched last week. Noni Madueke has ventured into modelling after featuring in a campaign for Adidas and ASOS Credit: Getty The England star was the face of the campaign and had his pictures plastered all over the ASOS website. Madueke is yet to return to pre-season training following his effort at the World Cup with the Three Lions. The tricky winger is due to get back on the pitch in the coming weeks alongside Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Ebere Eze, Mikel Merino and David Raya. Comment now