BREAKING NEWS: Pep Guardiola has revealed that he assisted Mikel Arteta by sending two of his top players to Arsenal to help them stay in the top-four race. Now, Guardiola expects Arteta to return the favor, stating that he can’t stand seeing Liverpool win the league. He has named the two key Arsenal players he wants Arteta to release to Manchester City by January in order to strengthen his own squad.

Pep Guardiola has expressed his desire for reciprocity from Mikel Arteta, recalling his past support by releasing two key players to Arteta, which helped Arsenal in the top-four race. Guardiola now seeks Arteta’s cooperation as he faces competition with Liverpool for the Premier League title.

Guardiola reportedly has his eye on two Arsenal players who could significantly strengthen Manchester City’s squad for the title push in January.

Meanwhile, Manchester City is intensifying its pursuit of Arsenal’s rising star, Ethan Nwaneri. The 16-year-old has gained attention with his remarkable performances at Arsenal’s Hale End Academy, where he’s been compared to other Arsenal-developed talents like Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe, and Folarin Balogun.

Despite interest from Chelsea, City appears to be leading the race to sign the young midfielder, who is currently unable to sign a professional contract with Arsenal until he turns 17.

Nwaneri made headlines last season as the youngest player to debut in the Premier League at just 15 years and 181 days old. However, he has not appeared for Arsenal’s first team since then, which has fueled speculation about his future at the club.

Arsenal’s Under-18 coach Jack Wilshere praised Nwaneri’s talent, describing him as “exceptional,” and the youngster’s versatility across multiple positions makes him a valuable asset. This flexibility in attack has sparked interest from City, who has a strong reputation for developing young players, including Phil Foden, Rico Lewis, and Romeo Lavia.

Nwaneri’s potential departure raises concerns about Arsenal’s ability to retain top young talent, especially after the recent exit of promising midfielder Charlie Patino. Arsenal faces increasing pressure to create clearer pathways for its young players to progress into the senior team, or it risks losing them to rival clubs with stronger development records.

As the January transfer window approaches, Nwaneri’s decision is eagerly anticipated. Should he choose to leave, it could be a considerable loss for Arsenal and serve as a reminder of the challenges in nurturing and retaining promising talent.