Dortmund agree loan move for Arsenal's Nwaneri
Retold by Oddsrama · 1 September 2026
Borussia Dortmund have secured Ethan Nwaneri on a season-long loan from Arsenal, moving to patch a sudden hole in their attacking setup. The 19-year-old striker was a target for the German side last summer, but the deal has now come together after Dortmund lost new signing Giannis Konstantelias to a serious knee injury during their 2-0 win over Hamburg on Saturday. Nwaneri is set to travel to Germany imminently to complete his medical and finalise the paperwork before the Bundesliga deadline.
Arsenal had made it clear they would entertain loan offers for the academy product rather than sell outright. With Mikel Arteta blessed with attacking talent already on the roster, the Gunners felt the teenager would benefit from regular first-team football elsewhere. The move ticks that box neatly: Nwaneri gets his minutes, Dortmund fill a vacancy, and Arsenal keep their asset on the books.
For bettors watching the Bundesliga, this adds fresh firepower to Dortmund's forward line as the season progresses. Nwaneri had a spell at Marseille last season and has been on the radar of clubs right across the Premier League and Europe. At Emirates, there was always the sense he'd struggle for opportunities despite his undeniable talent. The loan move gives him a chance to develop under different pressure and prove himself at a big stage—and gives Dortmund a credible attacking option to lean on through the campaign.
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