London, Jan. 21 -- French club Marseille have agreed a deal to sign Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri on loan for the rest of the season.
BBC Sport previously reported that Nwaneri was not expected to go on loan this season, with the original feeling from both club and player being that the 18-year-old would benefit by being partof a squad that is challenging for a title.
However, the prospect of playing football in another league and country while getting regular game time is a scenario that is appealing to the player.
The England Under-21 international has made just 12 appearances for the Gunners in all competitions this season, starting four games but none in the Premier League, and has scoredonce in the Carabao Cup.
Nwaneri signed a ...