Arsenal Youth

Arsenal youngsters Max Dowman and Jack Porter helped the England u17s to another win on Saturday, securing qualification for both the u17 Euros and the u17 World Cup later this year.

Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri made his debut for the England u21s on Friday night, but he continues to be underutilised by the national team.

Arsenal named two trialists in their u18 squad to face Leicester City over the weekend, with Ronnie Gorman featuring on the pitch for the Gunners.

Mikel Arteta says he’s ready to give opportunities to Arsenal’s academy forwards when the opportunity arises, with Nathan Butler-Oyedeji regularly joining the squad recently.

Arsenal had a number of youth players involved in first-team training on Tuesday, ahead of the Champions League last-16 second leg match against PSV Eindhoven.

Arsenal u18 head coach Adam Birchall has revealed that Per Mertesacker gave the team an inspiring talk before Tuesday’s win over Chelsea.

Arsenal academy midfielder Zac Shuaib is on a trial with Brighton and Hove Albion, with the Gunners reportedly unlikely to offer him a professional deal.

Chelsea left-back Marcell Washington continued his Arsenal trial with a game for the u18s on Saturday, providing an assist against Tottenham Hotspur.

Arsenal U18s fell to a 6-4 defeat against Spurs in a chaotic North London derby, with Dan Casey scoring a hat-trick but defensive frailties proving costly.

Arsenal are among the clubs trying to sign Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel, according to claims on social media.

Following a trial with Arsenal and talks over a potential transfer, Wolverhampton Wanderers youth player Lennon Patterson ultimately opted to join Sheffield United.

Arsenal U18s exit the FA Youth Cup after a dramatic 3-2 extra-time loss to Manchester United, with late goals denying them a place in the semi-finals.

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.