- Ethan Nwaneri is set to join Borussia Dortmund from Arsenal on a season-long loan
- The 19-year-old winger will replace Giannis Konstantelias, who suffered an ACL injury on his debut last weekend
- The agreement is described as a €5m package, with no buy option and Borussia Dortmund covering the player’s salary in full
Arsenal youngster lined up for Bundesliga minutes
Arsenal winger Ethan Nwaneri is set to move to Borussia Dortmund on a season-long loan. The 19-year-old is regarded as one of England’s leading U21 talents and is now in line for increased senior exposure in the Bundesliga under Niko Kovac.
Nwaneri is due to arrive in Dortmund for his medical this afternoon as the move edges towards completion. The deal is structured as a straight loan with no buy option, while BVB sources confirm the German club will cover his salary entirely.
🚨🟡⚫️ EXCLUSIVE: Borussia Dortmund reach verbal agreement to sign Ethan Nwaneri from Arsenal, here we go!
Season long loan agreed from Arsenal as Nwaneri said yes to this possibility overnight.
BVB sources confirm salary will be entirely covered by the Geeman club. pic.twitter.com/V455sTaPeZ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 1, 2026
Konstantelias injury creates opening in Dortmund squad
Dortmund have moved for Nwaneri following the injury to Greek international Giannis Konstantelias, who suffered an ACL injury on his debut last weekend. Nwaneri is expected to fill the vacancy left by Konstantelias during his absence.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Player | Ethan Nwaneri |
| Age | 19 |
| Current club | Arsenal |
| Destination | Borussia Dortmund |
| Deal type | Season-long loan |
| Package | €5m package |
| Buy option | No buy option |
| Salary coverage | Entirely covered by Borussia Dortmund |
| Medical | Due in Dortmund this afternoon |
| Replacement for | Giannis Konstantelias |
| Konstantelias injury | ACL injury suffered on debut last weekend |
Sancho reunion also under consideration
Alongside the Nwaneri loan move, Borussia Dortmund are weighing up a possible reunion with Jadon Sancho, who is available as a free agent. Any return would depend on Sancho accepting a deal heavily linked to performance and giving up any signing bonus.
Dortmund are also assessing concerns over the winger’s fitness before deciding whether to pursue what would be a third spell at the club.
