Arsenal Youth Archives: 02/2025

Chelsea youngster Marcell Washington is continuing his trial with Arsenal, almost three weeks on from his appearance for the Gunners’ u21 side.

Arsenal youth striker Khayon Edwards was one of the academy players to join first-team training on Tuesday, ahead of the midweek match against Nottingham Forest.

Arsenal youth winger Louis Zecevic-John has confirmed he’s suffered an injury, increasing fears that he’ll miss Friday’s FA Youth Cup quarter-final against Manchester United.

Max Dowman appeared as a substitute in the England u17s’ second win of the current break, hopefully putting him in good shape to start Arsenal’s upcoming FA Youth Cup match.

Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand should be in line for a spot in Arsenal’s first-team squad in the coming games, and perhaps he even deserves some time on the pitch.

Former Arsenal youngster Bless Akolbire has finally officially confirmed his transfer to Leicester City, signing professional terms with his new club.

Arsenal suffered a worrying injury scare during Saturday’s u18 match against Brighton, with in-form winger Louis Zecevic-John forced off in the first half.

Arsenal youth defender Zane Monlouis has completed a transfer to Toronto FC, moving on a permanent basis on an initial contract to 2026.

Myles Lewis-Skelly will be suspended when Arsenal travel to Nottingham Forest on Wednesday, but he could play for the u18s instead.

The Arsenal u21s secured a big win over Newcastle United on Friday, with a starring performance from Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand.

Arsenal’s Max Dowman has kicked off the England u17s’ training camp with an assist in their friendly win over the Netherlands.

St. Johnstone youth player Callan Hamill is set to join Arsenal for a six-figure fee this summer, according to a report.

Arsenal U21 star Zane Monlouis is set to sign for Toronto FC, ending his 13-year stay at the club. A fresh start in MLS awaits after a tough loan at Reading.

Arsenal’s Alexei Rojas has qualified for the u20 World Cup with Colombia after they finished third in the 2025 South American u20 Championship this month.

Dan Casey and Louis Zecevic-John shone in a 5-2 win for the Arsenal u18s at the weekend, as the team prepare for an FA Youth Cup quarter-final at the Emirates Stadium.

Former loanees Charles Sagoe Jr., Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand, and Khayon Edwards all made their mark in Arsenal’s u21 win over Middlesbrough on Friday.

The Arsenal u18s will face Manchester United in the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals, with Chido Martin Obi in line to face his old club.

Wealdstone FC appear to have signed former Arsenal academy defender Henry Jeffcott, one of the last free agents from the Gunners’ batch of released players last summer.

Colombia’s defeat to Argentina on Monday ended their hopes of winning the South American u20 Championship, but they can still qualify for the u20 World Cup in the final two games.

Arsenal youngster Jayden Adetiba has joined Ipswich Town, with the Gunners seemingly not offering a scholarship contract to the 15-year-old.