Arsenal Youth Gossip

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Kido Taylor-Hart celebrating his goal against the Spurs u23s (Photo via Taylor-Hart on Twitter)

Arsenal open to January offers for another young player

Arsenal are open to loan offers for Kido Taylor-Hart in the January transfer window, according to a report.
Folarin Balogun of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium, London, England on 22 August 2021. Copyright: Vince Mignott

Arsenal make 7 young players available for loan

Arsenal have made seven of their academy players available for loan moves in the January transfer window, according to a report.
Villarreal CF v Arsenal - UEFA Europa League - Arsenal goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo warming up before the UEFA Europa League match at Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal. Copyright: Focus Images

Arthur Okonkwo finally in positive contract talks over expiring deal

Teenage Arsenal goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is in positive talks with the club over a new contract extension, according to a report.

Agent confirms Arsenal want 19-year-old for 'main team'

Arsenal will recall Kelechi Nwakali from his loan at VVV Venlo as Porto are interested, according to his brother.
Ben Sheaf (Photo via Twitter)

Arsenal in talks to extend 21-year-old's loan

Arsenal are planning to extend Ben Sheaf's loan with Doncaster Rovers until the end of the season, according to reports.

9 goals in 12: Exciting young Arsenal forward set to sign new contract

Tyreece John-Jules is set to sign on professional terms with the club, according to reports.
Tim Akinola in training with Arsenal (Photo via Akinola on Instagram)

2 more Arsenal youngsters set for loan moves

Tim Akinola and Ryan Alebiosu are two more Arsenal u23s expected to go on loan before the end of the summer window, according to a report.
Henry Timi Davies (Photo via Davies on Instagram)

Arsenal sign Manchester City’s Henry Timi Davies

Manchester City youngster Henry Timi Davies has signed for Arsenal on a deal that could last four years, according to a report.
Club Atletico de Madrid v Arsenal - International Champions Cup 2018

Emery vetoes academy star's loan move to keep him for the first-team

Unai Emery has reportedly vetoed any Emile Smith Rowe plans to leave the club on loan this season, as the head coach wants to keep the 18-year-old around.
London Colney training centre (Photo via FootballTrainingGrounds.com)

Arsenal scout defender for 6 months, Manchester United now interested

Arsenal, Manchester United and Brighton are competing for the signature of Rangers u16 full-back Jack Wylie but Arsenal have been on his trail for much longer than the others.
Lille's French midfielder Boubakary Soumare celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and Lille (LOSC) on May 5, 2019, at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France. (Photo by ROMAIN LAFABREGUE / AFP)

17 updates: Arsenal to raid Lille again, also reject Monaco bid

MEGA UPDATE 7: Arsenal rejected an offer from Monaco for a young star while Mikel Arteta is gearing up to raid Lille again, this time for a midfielder.

Arsenal starlet set for 1st team debut

Emile Smith Rowe trained with the Arsenal first-team on Saturday, and the youngster could be set for his first Premier League minutes before the end of the campaign.

Arsenal confirm midfielder has been released

Arsenal have confirmed that Josh Dasilva hasn't signed a new deal with the club, and as a result he's currently a free agent.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - MARCH 29: Freddie Ljungberg, Manager of Arsenal gives Jordi Osei-Tutu of Arsenal instructions during the Premier League 2 match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Meadow Park on March 29, 2019 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Hamburg table offer for highly-rated Arsenal 20-year-old

Hamburg have reportedly tabled an offer for Arsenal's Jordi Osei-Tutu.
Mazeed Ogungbo scores a winner for the Arsenal u18s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Mazeed Ogungbo to sign Arsenal contract

Mazeed Ogungbo is set to sign professional terms with Arsenal after his existing deal expired last month, according to a report.
Ethan Nwaneri following his debut for Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal on Twitter)

Man City set to snatch Arsenal’s young sensation Ethan Nwaneri

Manchester City are reportedly leading the race to sign Arsenal's teenage sensation, Ethan Nwaneri, raising concerns over Arsenal's talent retention.
Stephy Mavididi

Arsenal and Charlton Athletic agree forward deal

Arsenal youngster, Stephy Mavididi, looks set to join Charlton on loan until the end of the season.
Marcus McGuane with the England youth teams

McGuane completes Barcelona medical ahead of move from Arsenal

Arsenal youngster Marcus McGuane is completing a medical in Barcelona ahead of his move to the club. He'll join up with their second team, Barcelona B.
Lino Sousa with West Bromwich Albion (Photo via Sousa on Instagram)

Arsenal sign Lino Da Cruz Sousa from West Bromwich Albion

Arsenal have signed 16-year-old left-back Lino Da Cruz Sousa from West Bromwich Albion, according to a report.

Manager admits trying to contact young Arsenal star to get him to switch teams

Zimbabwe are reportedly trying to convince Reiss Nelson to play for them instead of England.
Luke Plange with the Arsenal academy (Photo via Plange on Instagram)

Arsenal academy striker closes in on Derby County move

Luke Plange is close to completing a permanent move to Derby County, after spending time out on trial from Arsenal recently.
Charlie Patino shoots and scores for the Arsenal u18s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Arsenal to give new contract to Charlie Patino

Talented youth midfielder Charlie Patino is likely to be offered a new contract by Arsenal in October, once he turns 18.

Arsenal's Jack Wilshere to feature against Derby tonight

Jack Wilshere is set to start for the Arsenal U23s against Derby tonight.

Premier League duo ahead of Leeds United in the race for ex-Arsenal forward

Bournemouth and Newcastle United are ahead of Leeds United in the race for Chris Willock, as Benfica struggle to give the ex-Arsenal forward enough minutes at the top level.

In a heartbeat: Former Arsenal man admits he'd love coaching role at club

Former Arsenal academy graduate, Ömer Riza, who was most recently manager of Leyton Orient, has been talking about his love for the Gunners in a recent interview.

Exciting 17-year-old German wants Arsenal move despite Manchester City interest

Hertha Berlin youth player Dennis Jastrzembski is holding off on signing a professional contract with the club, as Arsenal try to sign the youngster.
BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Vontae Daley-Campbell of England during the UEFA European Under-17 Championship Between Norway and England at Pirelli Stadium on May 13, 2018 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Arsenal 18-year-old rejects professional contract, joins Leicester

Arsenal's 18-year-old right back Vontae Daley-Campbell has left the club and joined Leicester.
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji playing for Arsenal (Photo via Butler-Oyedeji on Instagram)

Deal on: 18yo winger will sign Arsenal deal this summer

Nathan Butler-Oyedeji will sign his first professional contract with Arsenal in the summer, according to a report on social media.
Ethan Nwaneri plays for Arsenal in their friendly against Watford (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal pair called up by England for u17 Euros

Arsenal's Nwaneri and Myles-Skelly make their mark in England's U17 squad, amidst rumours of Nwaneri's potential move to Manchester City.
Vlad Dragomir

Arsenal midfielder happy to finally appear in FIFA 18

Vlad Dragomir posted pictures on Instagram after video game developers, EA Sports, updated their FIFA 18 squads to include the youth midfielder with Arsenal.
Matt Smith (Photo via Instagram)

19-year-old Arsenal FA Cup winner joins Swindon

Matt Smith has joined Swindon Town on loan for the season according to the BBC. after winning an FA Cup medal with Arsenal
Edward Nketiah

Report: Arsenal star's family asked for money to secure international call up

Eddie Nketiah has reportedly told Ghana that he won’t represent them at international level after his father was allegedly asked for money to obtain the call-up.
Reiss Nelson (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Real Madrid lead 'a lengthy queue' of clubs chasing Arsenal academy star

Real Madrid and AS Monaco are the 'leading contenders' to sign Arsenal youngster Reiss Nelson, according to reports, but there's still a good chance the 18-year-old will stay put.

Arsenal midfielder posts major hint at new deal on social media

Vlad Dragomir has posted a major hint about his future on Instagram, as speculation continues over whether he'll sign a new deal to stay with Arsenal.

Arsenal face losing young star over contract stand-off with top clubs interested

Arsenal could lose 16-year-old goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo to RB Leipzig or Celtic this summer, because the youngster hasn't signed a scholarship with the club.

The Arsenal youngsters who could leave in January

Arsène Wenger admitted he expects Arsenal to be busy with loans this January. But which players could the Gunners give temporary moves away to?

Major hint that talented Arsenal duo have agreed new deals

Joshua Dasilva and Tobi Omole appear to have agreed new deals with Arsenal, as they were both spotted in pre-season training on Tuesday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: Dominic Thompson of Arsenal FC reacts after Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea FC (not pictured) scores his sides fourth goal during the FA Youth Cup Final, second leg match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on April 30, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Arsenal agree to sell 19-year-old to Brentford

Arsenal have reportedly sold youngster Dominic Thompson to Brentford with his medical taking place now.
Mexico-born Ruben Flores and his family have moved from Canada to Suffolk to pursue the footballing dream of his son, Marcelo, 13, who has signed for Ipswich. L-R Silvana, Marcelo and Tatiana Flores. (via eadt)

Arsenal sign Canadian ‘Craig Bellamy’ who turned down Tottenham and Liverpool

Arsenal have agreed a deal with Ipswich to sign Marcelo Flores after his sister also signed for the club.

Arsenal set to sign young attacking midfielder: Player confirms move himself

Catalin Carjan says Arsenal have sent him the tickets to join them as soon as he turns 16, and they want him in the first team in just two years' time.