Borussia Dortmund has finalized a deal with Arsenal to sign Ethan Nwaneri on a season-long loan. This move comes in light of Dortmund's recent setback, losing new signing Giannis Konstantelias to a serious knee injury sustained during Saturday's 2-0 victory over Hamburg.

At just 19 years old, Nwaneri is expected to travel to Germany for a medical examination and to finalize the transfer ahead of the Bundesliga deadline at 19:00 BST.

Earlier this month, BBC Sport reported that Arsenal aimed to prioritize loan offers for Nwaneri, as they are not looking to sell him. The academy graduate has garnered attention from various clubs across the Premier League and Europe during the current transfer window.

Given the abundance of attacking talent at Arsenal, manager Mikel Arteta views this loan as a beneficial opportunity for Nwaneri, who would likely face limited playing time with the Gunners this season. There is a consensus at the Emirates Stadium that the young forward will gain significant experience and development through increased game time at Dortmund.