Borussia Monchengladbach are eager to sign Arsenal U-21 forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, who could be tempted by first-team action.
According to Football Insider, Arsenal U-21 forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji has emerged as a target for Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach. The German side is eager to lure the exciting forward with the prospect of first-team football, something he might find difficult to achieve in Mikel Areteta’s senior side.
German sides have been alert to the prospect of some exciting English talents who have a contractual situation ahead of next summer. In the past, the likes of Borussia Dortmund have headed the Bundesliga charge to bring some of the best talents from English shores and have achieved massive success in the process.
For instance, they made a huge profit from their acquisition of Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham in the past, while the big interest in Jamie Bynoe-Gittens tends to show they are continuing on their excellent path. Borussia Monchengladbach are eager to join the bandwagon and make a move for an Arsenal talent.
Arsenal U-21 forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji has emerged as a target, with Monchengladbach scouts watching him during Premier League 2 games. He has been a prolific presence for the Gunners U-21 side, and they would look to tempt the 21-year-old into playing in the first team.
Butler-Oyedeji has not scored for Arsenal’s first team so far, but Arteta has named him on the bench for Premier League and Champions League games this season. The Gunners are eager to tie him down on a new deal, assuming his current contract, which he signed in the summer of 2021, expires at the end of the campaign.
Butler-Oyedeji’s path to Arsenal’s first team difficult
Arsenal has a competitive squad, and Arteta has provided big opportunities for some of their academy stars this season. Many have featured from time to time, but Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri have stood out. The duo look certain for massive minutes this season. Nwaneri is also close to agreeing on a new deal, which shows Arteta’s faith in his long-term prospects for the team.
Given that there might be an occasional spot in the striker role, especially in cup games, Arteta could potentially try Butler-Oyedeji later this season. However, given the long-term picture, the 21-year-old whizkid could find it extremely difficult to find consistent game time later on. Hence, the pathway to the senior group is a difficult challenge for the young attacker, who the prospect of Germany might tempt.
