Arsenal: Mikel Arteta hints at new role for Ethan Nwaneri after Gunners breakthrough Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes Ethan Nwaneri could transform into a striker as the teenage star continues his development.
Nwaneri will likely play in midfield, possibly in place of captain Martin Odegaard, but Arteta thinks he could end up as a striker.
“Ethan can play as a right attacking midfielder, a left attacking midfielder,” said Arteta.
Arteta celebrates his five-year anniversary in charge at Arsenal on Friday and is determined to win more trophies.
Nwaneri has broken into the first-team squad this season, primarily playing in midfield as one of Arsenal’s two No8s.
