Arsenal Youth Archives: 07/2017

After discussions with Arsenal over his future at the club, Kelechi Nwakali is set for a second loan spell and this time the Nigeria youth international wants to go to the Bundesliga.

Dan Crowley is set to join Dutch team, Willem II, on a permanent deal.

Zak Ansah has joined League One club, Southend United, on trial.

Folarin Balogun’s tireless efforts were rewarded with a second-half strike but it wasn’t enough to stop Arsenal u23s from losing their first pre-season fixture against AFC Bournemouth on Saturday.

Arsenal forward Kaylen Hinds has completed a £2m move to Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg.

20-year-old: I got a call saying Arsenal want you with the first team

With a number of regular first-team players still to return from their summer holidays, some of Arsenal’s highly-rated youngsters trained alongside the senior squad this week.

Midfielders Glen Kamara and Savvas Mourgos have both left Arsenal permanently, after their contracts were terminated by mutual consent.

Per Mertesacker will take over the running of Arsenal’s Academy next year when he retires from playing football.

Chris Willock’s adventurous move to Benfica is an exciting one and could prove important for British starlets in the future.

Kristopher da Graca is yet to find a club after being released by Arsenal.

It’s increasingly likely that Joe Willock will remain an Arsenal player ahead of the new campaign.

Arsenal’s Josh Dasilva was an unused substitute as England u19s got their Euros underway with a 2-0 win over Bulgaria.

With pre-season set to begin next week, it’ll be interesting to see where highly-rated midfielder Ismael Bennacer ends up once the season begins.

Arsenal have once again opted not to have an U21 team enter into the Checkatrade Trophy.