Arsenal Youth Archives: 02/2021

Arsenal academy striker Luke Plange played for Queens Park Rangers on trial against Swansea City at the weekend.

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

Former Gunner Will Lankshear has signed scholarship terms with Sheffield United, whilst Josh Robinson has earned a scholarship with Arsenal.

Omari Hutchinson added two more goals to his tally for the Arsenal u18s at the weekend, continuing his strong recent form.

Karl Hein appears to be seriously challenging Arthur Okonkwo for Arsenal’s fourth-choice goalkeeper spot, despite previous reports to the contrary.

Arsenal u23s might have lost to their Manchester City counterparts 2-0 but that wasn’t the only thing to happen in the Arsenal youth world this week

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

Khayon Edwards scored his first goal post-injury on Tuesday, as the Arsenal u18s won the match in injury time against West Ham United.

Levi Laing played for West Ham United against Arsenal on Tuesday, as the Gunners’ academy defender undergoes a trial with the Hammers.

Arsenal centre-back Zach Awe has signed his first professional contract with the club and joined the Europa League squad list, after recently turning 17.

Bayer Leverkusen, Stuttgart, and Rennes are three of the clubs ready to offer favourable terms to Folarin Balogun to join them on a free transfer.

Arsenal’s Joseph Olowu has reportedly completed a loan move to Wealdstone FC, lasting until the end of his current Arsenal deal.

Arsenal’s u23s were doomed from the start in a 3-0 defeat to Manchester United on Friday after an early red card left them struggling for a foothold.

Folarin Balogun has been nominated for the Premier League 2 Player of the Month award, for the second month in a row.

Charlie Patino scored on his home u23 debut and Reiss Nelson starred as the Arsenal u23s drew 2-2 with Chelsea on Friday night.

Joel Lopez trained with the Arsenal first team this week after the club elected not to sign a backup left-back in the transfer window.

Matt Smith was one of Arsenal’s busiest loanees and has now moved from Swindon to Charlton Athletic as the club seek to test him further