The England Under-21 international’s priority was always to stay at the club he joined aged eight, despite major interest from others.

Ethan Nwaneri has signed a new five-year deal with Arsenal and despite interest from England and abroad he gave his boyhood club priority

The 18-year-old has been linked to Chelsea but is expected to put pen to paper on a new four-year contract in what will be a major boost for Arsenal. Nwaneri has just enjoyed a breakthrough season with Arsenal, scoring nine goals in all competitions.