Arsenal Youth Archives: 02/2020

Zak Swanson thinks he did well against ‘one of the best players in the league’ in Leroy Sane, playing for the Arsenal u23s on Friday night.

Catalin Cirjan scored two more goals for the Arsenal u18s as they pulled off a rare league win with the help of a few younger players.

Joseph Olowu helped Cork City keep a clean sheet against Finn Harps for their first win of the season on Friday, earning praise from the fans.

Folarin Balogun scored two more goals against Manchester City on Friday, as he continues to make his case for first-team chances.

Arsenal have brought two new faces into their youth scouting team, as well as promoting one other member of their existing staff.

Ryan Alebiosu is trying to earn himself a professional contract with Arsenal between now and the end of the season, with no decision yet.

Tolaji Bola and Zech Medley both trained with the Arsenal first-team on Wednesday, amid Mikel Arteta’s left-back shortage.

Ben Sheaf scored his first professional goal and made two more starts for Doncaster Rovers this week, read on for a report on the performances.

On Saturday, Jordi Osei-Tutu returned to the pitch exactly two months after his last appearance for VfL Bochum, helping them to a late victory.

Daniel Ballard is close to a comeback after serious injury cut his loan spell with Swindon Town short, rejoining full training with the first team.

The Arsenal u18s lost again on Saturday, but they’ll take some positives from the Leicester City match despite the defeat.

Arsenal youngster Malcolm Ebiowei joined Rangers in a permanent move on Thursday, after at least one trial at a Premier League club.

Arsenal academy youngsters Brooke Norton-Cuffy and Zach Awe helped the England u16s keep a clean sheet against Denmark on Wednesday.

Kelechi Nwakali has his work permit sorted and is in full training with the SD Huesca squad, with the plan to integrate him into the first team this season.

Folarin Balogun scored from distance against Premier League 2 league leaders Chelsea on Monday, his first goal in the competition after injury.

Jordi Osei-Tutu rejoined the VfL Bochum squad for the first time in almost two months on Monday, making the bench against VfB Stuttgart.

Robbie Burton is joining Dinamo Zagreb on a permanent transfer, with Arsenal confirming the move on Tuesday.

Robbie Burton is set to join Dinamo Zagreb from Arsenal on a permanent deal, with only the official announcement left to come.

The Arsenal u16s won their u16 Premier League National Cup semi-final against Blackburn Rovers this weekend, making the final for the second year running.

Ben Sheaf scored his first professional goal for Doncaster Rovers on Saturday, and it was a very impressive effort to kickstart his scoring career.