French club Marseille are in discussions with Arsenal about signing midfielder Ethan Nwaneri on loan for the rest of the season.
Although Arsenal previously felt the 18-year-old would stay and develop within a title-challenging squad, the chance to gain regular playing time in a new league and country is now appealing to the player.
The England Under-21 international has made 12 appearances for the Gunners this season, starting four matches but none in the Premier League, and scored once in the Carabao Cup.
Nwaneri signed a new contract until 2030, but competition for places has increased following the arrivals of Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze, making first-team minutes harder to come by.
A loan move to Marseille could give Nwaneri the regular game time he is seeking after impressing last season, when he scored nine goals in 37 appearances.
