Arsenal have completed the signing of youth player Mishel Nduka from Charlton Athletic, according to a report.
TheBallerzScout report on Instagram that Arsenal have completed a deal to sign Mishel Nduka from Charlton Athletic, fighting off interest from the likes of Brighton & Hove Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers to make the signing.
Next Generation Arsenal had broken the news of Arsenal’s pursuit of Nduka earlier this summer, and the same account has now confirmed that the Gunners have successfully completed and ratified the transfer.
Again, Next Generation Arsenal suggest a number of Premier League clubs were pursuing a move before Arsenal got it done.
Both sources suggest the 15-year-old will initially go into the Arsenal u16 squad, potentially also making some appearances for the u18s.
Nduka had already made his Charlton u18 debut, as well as receiving a call-up from the England u15s. It may not be quite so easy for him to break into the u18 team at Arsenal, but at 15 years old he has plenty of time to do so.
Arsenal have made a few youth signings this summer, with Remy Mitchell returning to the club after running down his contract with Haringey, Marcell Washington joining from Chelsea, Callan Hamill from St. Johnstone, Remi Lupinski from MK Dons, and Demiane Agustien from Derby County.
The Gunners made bids for at least two more players, but they saw their pursuit of Salford City’s Will Wright hijacked by Liverpool and multiple bids rejected for Igor Tyjon of Blackburn Rovers.
It’s been a busy summer of recruitment at all levels at Arsenal, and the focus now will turn to winning matches.