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Two Arsenal wonderkids could change Edu's transfer plans with five big exits on the cards

A pair of upcoming Arsenal talents are set to have a big say on Mikel Arteta's transfer approach.

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Arsenal's transfer chief Edu could be bolstered by two young stars. (Image: Getty)

may be able to widen their search in the transfer window this summer thanks to two budding wonderkids ready to make the step up to the first team. has been keen to promote from within since returning to north London and may need to look at the academy once more to help solve next season's rising fears.

As many as four homegrown players could depart the Emirates at the end of the season alongside Kieran Tierney as part of an Arsenal clear-out. However, with several Englishmen seemingly on the chopping block to raise funds and appease the profit and sustainability rules, a price will be paid.

English top-flight teams publish a 25-man squad list at the beginning of each season, of which eight spots are reserved for players who fulfil the homegrown player quota. Should Arsenal part ways with four of their existing players who meet such rule, they run the risk of falling foul of the regulations.

If fringe players , Eddie Nketiah, Reiss Nelson and Emile Smith Rowe all leave this summer in search of regular football, though Arsenal would bank some valuable profit, they also face increased restrictions on recruiting foreign players.

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Eddie Nketiah, Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson are among the Arsenal players who could leave. (Image: Getty)

However, The Athletic claim that Arsenal’s fears may be eased should two promising youngsters make the step up to Arteta’s squad. Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly are seen as the outstanding talents coming out of London Colney and promotions for the midfielders would allow for more foreign signings this summer.

However, Arteta would need to be certain that Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly can be relied upon in another title race and campaign. The Spaniard has already shown faith in both after handing Nwaneri his debut at just 15.

Nwaneri became the youngest-ever Premier League player when he came off the bench against in 2022, before adding to his sole appearance in February when he was brought on in the 6-0 drubbing of .

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Ethan Nwaneri could help Arsenal's squad building next season. (Image: Getty)

Having recently signed his first professional contract, Nwaneri has been tipped for a bright future alongside Lewis-Skelly. Having joined Arsenal as an eight-year-old, Lewis-Skelly is yet to make his first-team debut but .

“We give him the tools he needs to develop, but you see certain moments that are not coachable,” Wilshere said last year. “Certain players can’t do that, only certain players can but there’s much more that comes with it like how he lives.”

If both players can play a role next season then Arsenal can broaden their transfer approach even further.

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