Arsenal at ‘serious risk’ of losing midfielder to Chelsea and ‘interested’ in Newcastle United ‘target’

It’s a big week ahead for Arsenal before domestic football goes on hiatus for the first international break of 2023 starting with an important European fixture.

The Gunners have back-to-back home matches starting with the visit of Sporting CP in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday before Crystal Palace make the short trip across London for Sunday’s Premier League clash. Meanwhile, there is still plenty of transfer talk going on behind the scenes and the latest news is that the Gunners could be in for a fight to try and keep a hold of one of their brightest young prospects. Not only that, but reports linking them to a former Leeds United attacker persist. Here are the latest Arsenal transfer news stories on Tuesday, March 14:

Arsenal at ‘serious risk’ of losing midfielder with Chelsea and Man City linked

Per a report from The Telegraph, Arsenal are at serious risk of losing teenage prospect Ethan Nwaneri to one of their biggest Premier League rivals. The article claims that Chelsea and Manchester City are among clubs tracking the teenager who is described as ‘one of the most exciting talents in England’.

Nwaneri became the youngest player in Premier League history this season when he came off the bench against Brentford back in August and will celebrate his 16th birthday later this month. He has also represented England at Under 16 and Under 17 level.

Arsenal, Chelsea and Necastle United ‘interested’ in former Leeds United star

According to continental outlet Calciomercato, Arsenal are one of several Premier League clubs interested in signing Raphinha from Barcelona if the Brazilian becomes available. The Gunners were heavily linked with the attacker while he was at Leeds United before eventually moving to the Nou Camp.

Newcastle United are also being heavily linked with the 26-year old while Chelsea are mentioned in the article as another club who could make a move. Raphinha only signed for the La Liga leaders in the summer in a £50 million move from Elland Road and has made 45 appearances for club and country this season, including at the FIFA World Cup finals, and has scored nine goals.