Every Tuesday we bring you a round-up of what’s been happening with the youth teams.

 

In addition, we also take a look at how the players on loan have done over the past seven days.

News

Thierry Henry

Thierry Henry has begun his road back to Arsenal in a coaching capacity by undertaking training at the Hale End Academy.

The striker has begun his coaching badges with the Welsh FA.

New signing

Arsenal have signed young striking ‘sensation’ Jay Beckford from Leyton Orient.

The 15-year-old was subject to the Elite Player Performance Programme and, as a result, Arsenal will be required to pay what will amount to ‘substantial’ compensation based on numerous clauses.

Jon Toral wants new deal

Four knee operations in four years due to a genetic problem with a lax meniscus, Jon Toral is now injury free but out of contract in the summer.

Arsenal have an option to extend and it is one the young Spaniard is hoping they will take up as he looks to fulfil his dream of playing for Arsenal.

Iwobi to be capped

Alex Iwobi looks set to receive his first senior cap at the Super Eagles look to secure his allegiances to the country of his birth.

Scholarships

Arsenal have offered seven players scholarship terms, or, to put it another way, the majority of the u16 team.

The players are Joshua Da Silva (striker), Joe Willock (Chris’s younger brother – their other brother plays with Manchester United youth), Nathan Tella (winger), Tolaji Bola (defender), Charlie Gilmore (midfielder), Eddie Nketiah (striker), and Marcus Tabi (winger).

They also released four players including Rugare Musendo, Tyler Hayles and Kwai Marsh-Brown.

Arsenal say no to Beckham

David Beckham’s son Brookyln has also been released by Arsenal after they decided against offering the youngster scholarship terms, however he will remain at Hale End until the end of the season to maintain his fitness.

Romeo and Cruz, Beckham’s brothers are both also at the Academy with Romeo, 12, seen as the best prospect of the three.

FA Youth Cup

Arsenal are out of the FA Youth Cup after they lost 3-2 to Crewe.

Goals from Mavididi and Bola were not enough to claw back the deficit after going three-goals down.

Loan watch

Joel Campbell

Joel played 69 minutes for Villarreal as they defeated Eibar and should have grabbed an assist only to see Gerard Moreno put his effort over the bar.

Yaya Sanogo

Yaya did not feature for Palace against Arsenal due to the loan restrictions in place.

Matt Macey

Matt did not feature again for Accrington Stanley as they drew 1-1 with Cheltenham Town. He has not played for the side since they brought in another keeper on loan in January.

Carl Jenkinson

Carl played the full 90 against Tottenham at the weekend as the Hammers drew 2-2 at the Lane.

Ryo Miyaichi

Ryo did not feature. Again. At this point, it’s hard to know what the point of this loan is.

Lukas Podolski

Poldi got himself some minutes, 81 of them to be precise. Still hasn’t managed to score but Milan did beat Cagliari 2-1 away from home.

Jon Toral

Coming on with 30 minutes remaining, Jon, who wants a new Arsenal deal, grabbed himself an assist in Brentford’s 3-1 over AFC Bournemouth.

Wellington Silva

Coming on in the 71st minute, Wellington’s side Almeria lost 3-0 at Atletico Madrid.

Results

Arsenal u18 2 Crewe u18 3 (FA Youth Cup)

West Brom u18 2 Arsenal u18 1 (Premier Academy League)

Upcoming fixtures

Tottenham u18 v Arsenal u18, Wed 25th Feb, 11am, Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre (Premier Academy League)

Arsenal u18 v Norwich u18, Saturday 28th Feb, 11am, behind closed doors (Premier Academy League)