Arsenal Youth

Arsenal have appointed David Horseman as a new academy coach, with Horseman to take charge of the u19s in the UEFA Youth League this season.

Max Dowman was included in Arsenal’s first-team photo this week, a further hint that he’s already been officially promoted to the senior squad.

Arsenal have officially confirmed the signing of former Rangers winger Archie Stevens, with the 19-year-old joining after a successful trial period.

Arsenal’s under-19s began their UEFA Youth League campaign with a 3-1 defeat in Bilbao, undone by late lapses.

Ethan Nwaneri’s younger brother Emerson scored a hat-trick for the Arsenal u16s in a win over Chelsea on Saturday, with Joshua Sesay also scoring.

Arsenal remain top of the u18 Premier League South after a 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Saturday.

Arsenal have completed the signing of youth player Mishel Nduka from Charlton Athletic, according to a report.

Arsenal 17-year-old Ceadach O’Neill made his debut for the Northern Ireland u21s on Tuesday, coming on as a substitute against Georgia.

Arsenal youth player Yabsera Meron has undergone successful surgery, with the player now set for a spell out of action.

Arsenal’s England youth internationals made a combined seven appearances over the international break, providing a goal, two assists, a penalty, and a clean sheet.

Ethan Nwaneri scored and earned England’s Player of the Match award in an u21 win over Kazakhstan on Monday night.

Arsenal winger Charles Sagoe Jr. has been nominated for the Premier League 2’s Player of the Month award, after a strong start to the 2025/26 campaign.

Arsenal and Crystal Palace have reached an agreement over the compensation package for the transfer of Dan Casey, according to a report.

Arsenal youngster Josiah King made his debut for the England u17s on Wednesday, but the game was marred by reports of racism.

Though still officially a trialist, former Arsenal academy goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo appears to be set to join West Bromwich Albion.

Jack Porter and Max Dowman both made their England u19 debuts in a win over Ukraine on Wednesday morning, with Porter keeping a clean sheet for the side.

Arsenal only loaned out two youth players in the summer transfer window, as their Premier League rivals continue to benefit from significant academy sales.

Lucas Nygaard has joined Brabrand IF on loan for 2025-26, as Arsenal look to accelerate the young Danish goalkeeper’s development with regular senior minutes.

Brentford have signed Coran Madden from Cliftonville FC, following the player’s trial with Arsenal last summer.

Five Arsenal players have been called up to the England youth teams ahead of the September break, including a promotion for Max Dowman.