Ethan Nwaneri is edging closer to leaving Arsenal.

The midfielder is yet to sign pro terms, though made his Premier League debut last season at 15 years of age.

The Athletic says Nwaneri is now more likely to leave the Gunners than pen a first contract.

Manchester City and Chelsea are leading the race for the teen.

Nwaneri's schoolboy deal expires at the end of the month, so leaving him as a free agent.