Blow for Manchester City and Chelsea as Arsenal move to tie Ethan Nwaneri to new long-term contract - Paper Round

Manchester City and Chelsea have been dealt a blow in their hope of signing Ethan Nwaneri as the teenager is reportedly close to agreeing a new contract with Arsenal. Elsewhere, Manchester United could turn to Southampton talent Tyler Dibling after losing out on Geovany Quenda to Chelsea, and Liverpool may offer Diogo Jota to Wolverhampton Wanderers in exchange for Matheus Cunha.

Nwaneri to commit future to Arsenal

Ethan Nwaneri will sign a new long-term contract with Arsenal.

The Mail claims the 18-year-old, who has scored eight goals in 29 appearances this season, will sign a five-year deal with The Gunners.

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"Arsenal are closing in on a new long-term contract for wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri to reward his continued rapid rise," states the outlet.

"Mail Sport understands that the proposed deal is up to five years in length.

"He turned 18 today and the north London club are looking to go a step further to secure his long term future, with Nwaneri’s quick progression this season having surpassed the high expectations of Arsenal staff.

The Gunners have previously had to ward off interest from both Chelsea and Manchester City."

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Man Utd make moves to sign Dibling

Manchester United have contacted Southampton regarding signing wing-back Tyler Dibling, claims the Express.

The Red Devils had been linked with a move for Geovany Quenda, but they are now happy to switch targets after the Sporting CP talent agreed a move to Chelsea.

Ruben Amorim is now said to be eyeing 19-year-old Dibling, who has impressed in his first season in the Premier League.

"Manchester United are already in talks with Southampton for the summer signing of talented teenager Tyler Dibling, according to reports," reads the article.

"Ruben Amorim is set to target a new right-wing-back despite missing out on a widely expected deal for former Sporting pupil Geovany Quenda, who will join Chelsea in 2026.

"However, GIVEMESPORT have suggested that he may have acted as a smokescreen, with The Red Devils already holding discussions over Dibling.

"The report adds that United already have communication flowing with Southampton but will only advance their interest if the finances make sense.

"The Saints reportedly valued Dibling at around £55m in the January transfer window, which would likely be considered too high at Old Trafford."

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Liverpool could offer Jota in exchange for Cunha

Liverpool could persuade Wolverhampton Wanderers to sell Matheus Cunha by offering the Premier League strugglers Diogo Jota in exchange.

A report in the Express suggests The Reds have the "upper hand" over Arsenal in signing the Brazilian striker, who has consistently found the net for Vitor Pereira’s side this season.

"The club’s sporting director, Richard Hughes, is now reportedly lining up a player previously targeted by Arsenal," reads the article.

"According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool plan to capitalise on Wolves' desire to re-sign Diogo Jota by setting up a swap deal.

"Matheus Cunha has already been linked with a move to Anfield. The Brazilian forward has 15 goals in 29 club games this season and speculation has also been rife that Mikel Arteta will try and sign the star to solve his current forward problems.

"However, offering Jota back to the Molineux club will undoubtedly give Liverpool the upper hand in the pursuit.

"A part-exchange deal could also save FSG a considerable fee."

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