Marseille have reached an agreement with Arsenal to sign 18-year-old midfielder Ethan Nwaneri on loan, sources have told ESPN.

Arsenal have a strong contingent of Brazilian players, with Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli both regular starters, and Gabriel Jesus also in the squad. The latter has returned from a long injury lay-off and scored a brace during the 3-1 Champions League win at Inter Milan on Tuesday night.

French club Marseille are in talks to sign Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri on loan for the rest of the season. Discussions about a deal are ongoing with a loan fee one of the aspects of the deal being worked on.

Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are among the Premier League clubs set to do business ahead of deadline day, with the January transfer window closing in less than two weeks' time

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One side who managed to limit Arsenal at corners this season were Manchester City, in the 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium in September. Pep Guardiola’s side conceded 11 corners, but Arsenal only managed three shots from them, with two of these coming on the second ball.