Arsenal Youth Gossip

Let us trawl through the world’s media for Arsenal youth transfer news and gossip so you don’t have to

Salah-Eddine Oulad M'hand with the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Arsenal midfielder set for loan move despite ongoing injury

Arsenal midfielder Salah-Eddine Oulad M'Hand is set to join FC Den Bosch on loan for the season, according to a report.
Luis Brown (C) and Ethan Nwaneri (L) warm up with the Arsenal u18s (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal youngsters join West Ham & Watford on trial

Two Arsenal youngsters are out on trial with fellow English academies at the moment, after learning they'll be released this summer.

Bournemouth and Newcastle lead race for Willock

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.

Arsenal in Tanzania to watch 3 exciting young Nigerians again

Arsenal are reportedly set to send scouts to Tanzania in order to watch three Golden Eaglets with a view to signing them once they are 'of age'.
Forward Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal (L) is tackled by Niklas Sule of Bayern Munich during their International Champions Cup game at the Dignity Health Stadium in Carson, California on July 17, 2019. - Arsenal went on to win 2-1. (Photo by Mark RALSTON / AFP)

Bristol City want Eddie Nketiah on loan but Lee Bowyer thinks he’ll stay with...

Bristol City want to sign Eddie Nketiah on loan, but Charlton boss Lee Bowyer thinks the youngster's pre-season performances will see him stay with Arsenal.
Luke Plange signing for Derby County (Photo via Twitter)

Luke Plange signs Derby County contract

Luke Plange has signed for Derby County, after Arsenal decided not to offer him a professional contract, according to reports.
Reiss Nelson (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Arsenal to send Nketiah and Nelson on loan next season

Arsenal are ready to send Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson out on loan, according to reports, but they'll have to wait until next season.
Mazeed Ogungbo scores a winner for the Arsenal u18s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Mazeed Ogungbo set 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.

Arsenal youngster Eyoma nearing switch to QPR

Queens Park Rangers are giving Arsenal winger Aaron Eyoma a trial ahead of a possible transfer.
jon toral

Toral admits ‘tough’ time at Rangers

Jon Toral has admitted he’s been finding things tough since Mark Warburton, who brought him to Scotland on loan, left Rangers.

Tyreece John-Jules to sign professional contract with Arsenal

Tyreece John-Jules is set to sign on professional terms with the club, according to reports.
Edward Nketiah

Nketiah’s family allegedly 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 and Monaco lead queue of clubs following Nelson

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.
Dundalk v Arsenal Europa League 10/12/2020. Miguel Azeez of Arsenal during the Europa League Group B match between Dundalk and Arsenal at Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Republic of Ireland on 10 December 2020. Copyright: Ben Whitley

Arsenal in talks over new Miguel Azeez deal but details confusing

Arsenal are reportedly in talks over a new contract with Miguel Azeez, but the claims contradict previous reports on the player.

Zimbabwe manager wants Reiss Nelson to play for them

Zimbabwe are reportedly trying to convince Reiss Nelson to play for them instead of England.

Nwakali loan on verge of being cancelled as Arsenal plot his route to first...

Arsenal will recall Kelechi Nwakali from his loan at VVV Venlo as Porto are interested, according to his brother.
Chido Obi-Martin (2nd R) with the Arsenal u18s (Photo via Arsenal.com)

FA start tug of war for goalscoring Arsenal youngster

FA aims to sway Danish prodigy Chidozie Obi-Martin to represent England, capitalising on his rising profile and recent 10-goal feat for Arsenal's U16.
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.
Brayden Clarke with Wales u17s (Photo via Clarke on Instagram)

Arsenal favourites to sign Wales u17 international

Arsenal have reportedly made an offer for Wolves youth centre-back Brayden Clarke, and they're the favourites for his signature.
Tim Akinola with the Arsenal u23s (Photo via Akinola on Instagram)

Arsenal to extend Akinola contract and loan in January

Arsenal are hoping to loan Tim Akinola out to the Championship in January, after triggering an extension clause in the midfielder's contract.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND: Charles Sagoe Jr of Arsenal thanks the support pushed by Captain Martin Odegaard during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Brentford and Arsenal at Gtech Community Stadium on September 27, 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal youth player called up to senior squad vs Sevilla

Charles Sagoe Jr. is set to feature in Arsenal's Champions League squad to take on Sevilla on Wednesday night, and he may not be the only youth player involved.
WATFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Reuell Walters of Arsenal in action during the FA Youth Cup Fifth round match between Watford FC and Arsenal FC at Vicarage Road on February 06, 2023 in Watford, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Arsenal youngster to replace Jurrien Timber

Mikel Arteta's eyes turn towards Arsenal's prodigy, Reuell Walters, as a promising replacement for the injured Timber.
Mason Cotcher playing for the England u17s (Photo via Cotcher on Instagram)

Arsenal hand trial to 17yo forward from Sunderland

Arsenal handed a debut to 17-year-old Mason Cotcher, most recently of Sunderland, in Saturday's u18 fixture away to Middlesbrough.

Dragomir posts cryptic hint at possible new Arsenal deal on Instagram

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 defender becomes Nastic’s ‘fifth reinforcement of the winter market’

Julio Pleguezuelo is set to join Segunda club Nàstic on loan until the end of the season.

Arsenal could lose Okonkwo to RB Leipzig or Celtic over contract stand-off

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.

Bielik: Every day injured or with the u23s I missed first-team football

Krystian Bielik explains what a 'great experience' it is for him to go to Charlton and start matches consistently, after his struggles with injury and getting into the Arsenal first-team.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Jordi Osei-Tutu of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League 2 match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on April 15, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Arsenal to offer youngster new deal as Hamburg and Celtic declare interest

Arsenal look set to offer Jordi Osei-Tutu a new contract but the youngster could still end up leaving for Germany.
Ben Sheaf with Doncaster Rovers (Photo via Twitter / DRFC_Official)

Doncaster fansite give their thoughts on Arsenal loanee Ben Sheaf so far

Arsenal's Ben Sheaf has spent a little over a month with loan club Doncaster Rovers, so we caught up with the people over at fan website Into The Empty Net to find out how he's doing.

Which Arsenal youngsters could go on loan 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?
Joel Lopez with Spain

Arsenal complete signing of Joel Lopez

Arsenal have completed the signing of Barcelona full-back Joel Lopez, with the youngster joining on scholarship terms until next March, when he can sign a professional contract.
Ethan Nwaneri plays for Arsenal in their friendly against Watford (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal hopeful of extension amid Man City approach

Arsenal haven't given up hope of convincing Ethan Nwaneri to sign a new deal with the club, holding fresh talks over a potential extension.
Myles Lewis-Skelly in training with the Arsenal first team (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal plan to mould 17yo talent into next Zinchenko

Arsenal staff believe 17-year-old talent Myles Lewis-Skelly could become an inverted left-back in the future, according to a report.

Inside Lee Herron’s new role at Arsenal

Lee Herron has reportedly been handed a role at Arsenal's academy, which has led Gooners to speculate over what this could entail.
Sam Greenwood / Sunderland u18s

Arsenal ‘favourites’ to sign 16-year-old Greenwood from Sunderland

Arsenal are in pole position to sign 16-year-old striker Sam Greenwood from Sunderland's academy, according to reports.
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.
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.
Folarin Balogun faces off against the Leicester City u23s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

He wants to stay: Arteta gives update on Folarin Balogun

Mikel Arteta is still positive that Folarin Balogun is going to remain with Arsenal beyond this summer, despite the player's contract situation.
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.

Arsenal sign attacking midfielder from Ipswich but all is not as it seems

A story is doing the rounds claiming Arsenal have agreed to sign Marcelo Flores from Ipswich and the 15-year-old will join his sisters, Silvana and Tatiana who are already at the club, however, we actually signed him last summer.