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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Mohamed Elneny and Jakub Kiwior of Arsenal celebrate the team's victory at full-time following the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on October 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

21 former Gunners: Where are they now?

Arsenal released 21 players from their contracts with the men's senior and academy teams this summer, let's have a look at where they all ended up.
James Hillson after signing for Southend United (Photo via SouthendUnited.co.uk)

Arsenal 23yo signs for new club after release

James Hillson has signed for Southend United following his departure from Arsenal, ending a five-year spell in north London.
Tommy Setford playing for the England youth teams (Photo via Setford on Instagram)

Arsenal announce 3rd summer signing

Arsenal have signed talented young goalkeeper Tommy Setford from Ajax, adding depth and promise to their goalkeeping department.
Tommy Setford playing for the England youth teams (Photo via Setford on Instagram)

Next Arsenal signing expected to be confirmed today

Arsenal is set to officially announce the signing of 18-year-old goalkeeper Tommy Setford from Ajax on a four-year contract.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 23: Amario Cozier-Duberry of Arsenal during the FA Youth Cup Fifth round match between Arsenal and Cambridge United at Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal youth roundup: Transfer news, contract talks, and future stars

Arsenal's youth setup undergoes changes: departures, arrivals. Get the latest on Cozier-Duberry, Nygaard, and more.
BARNET, ENGLAND - JULY 24: James Hillson of Arsenal celebrates his sides first goal during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Barnet and Arsenal at The Hive on July 24, 2019 in Barnet, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images)

Arsenal goalkeeper posts farewell ahead of release

Arsenal goalkeeper James Hillson has posted a farewell message to the club ahead of his official release at the end of June.
Karl Hein holds the ball after a save for Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal on Twitter)

Arsenal finally convince contract holdout to sign new deal

Arsenal's Karl Hein is set to sign a new contract with the club, before likely heading out on loan next season, according to reports.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Mohamed Elneny of Arsenal thanks the support during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Brentford and Arsenal at Gtech Community Stadium on September 27, 2023 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal confirm 22 departures, 3 more possible

Arsenal have confirmed their list of released players this summer, including up to four members of the men's squad, three from the women's, and up to 18 youth players.
Ethan Nwaneri celebrating a goal for the Arsenal u18s (Photo via Arsenal.com)

9 Arsenal youth players join first-team squad in Dubai

Arsenal have taken nine academy players with them on their first-team trip to Dubai, as the squad hold a warm-weather training camp.
Myles Lewis-Skelly (L) in training with the Arsenal first-team (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal youth duo set for senior call-ups vs RC Lens

A few Arsenal youth players took part in first-team training this week and appear set to make the first-team squad against RC Lens on Wednesday night.
Karl Hein celebrating a penalty save (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Aaron Ramsdale withdraws from Arsenal squad for Chelsea game

Karl Hein will be named on the bench for Arsenal against Chelsea, with James Hillson also involved, as Aaron Ramsdale's partner  gives birth.
Charles Sagoe Jr involved in first-team training with Arsenal (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal to call up 2 youth players for Champions League clash

Arsenal are likely to have two spaces to call up youth players for their Champions League clash on Wednesday, with a few youngsters joining pre-match training.
Ethan Nwaneri plays for Arsenal in their friendly against Watford (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal call 13 youth players up for first-team tour

Arsenal have called 13 youth players up for their tour of Dubai, with many senior players either still absent or working on their match fitness.
Mikel Arteta and the squad in training (Photo via Arsenal.com)

8 Arsenal players return to training, 6 still out

A number of Arsenal's first-team players returned to training on Monday, and four youth players joined their first session back.
Khayon Edwards plays the ball past Gabriel Magalhaes (Photo via Arsenal.com)

6 Arsenal youngsters join first-team training pre-FC Zurich

Five Arsenal youngsters joined first-team training on Wednesday, with at least a couple of them set to make the senior squad against FC Zurich.
Joel Ideho playing for the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Arsenal 19yo scores 45-yard stunner in pre-season

The Arsenal u21s finished off their pre-season campaign with a win over St. Albans City on Monday, with Joel Ideho scoring a stunner.
Arsenal deals: Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (L) gets instructions from Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta (R) as he comes on as a substitute during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in London on January 30, 2021. (Photo by Shaun Botterill / POOL / AFP)

4 in, 12 out, 3 renewals: Arsenal deals completed in January 2021

The January transfer window has now closed, so let's have a look at all the deals Arsenal completed.
James Hillson signs a new contract with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

4th contract in 3 years signed by Arsenal 19yo

James Hillson has once again put pen to paper on a deal with Arsenal, his fourth contract with the club in the last three years.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 28: Mikel Arteta and Zech Medley during a training session at Emirates Stadium on December 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

5 Arsenal academy players get new senior shirt numbers

Five Arsenal academy players received new first-team numbers in training this week, as we approach the end of the current campaign.
BARNET, ENGLAND - JULY 24: James Hillson of Arsenal in action during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Barnet and Arsenal at The Hive on July 24, 2019 in Barnet, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images)

Hillson trains with first-team: Likely 3rd choice for now

Arsenal youth goalkeeper James Hillson is training with the first-team after Bernd Leno's injury, looking likely to slot into the third-choice spot.
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Bernd Leno of Arsenal goes down injured and in pain as Neal Maupay of Brighton and Hove Albion argues with Hector Bellerin of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal FC at American Express Community Stadium on June 20, 2020 in Brighton, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Gareth Fuller/Pool via Getty Images)

Assessed: Arsenal goalkeeper options with Bernd Leno out

Bernd Leno looks set to spend a spell on the sidelines, so let's take a look at the alternative options to the German goalkeeper for the rest of the season.
BARNET, ENGLAND - JULY 24: James Hillson of Arsenal celebrates his sides first goal during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Barnet and Arsenal at The Hive on July 24, 2019 in Barnet, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images)

Arsenal renew 19-year-old’s contract after just one season

Arsenal have reportedly agreed a new contract with goalkeeper James Hillson who is expected to be sent out on loan next season.
James Hillson signs for Arsenal. Arsenal Training Ground. London Colney, Herts, 2/7/19. Credit : Arsenal Football Club / David Price.

James Hillson and Joel Lopez included in Arsenal’s Europa League A list squad

James Hillson and Joel Lopez are both in Arsenal's Europa League A-list, despite not having made their senior debuts, and the reason why is pretty straightforward.
Joel Lopez signs a new contract for Arsenal. Highbury House. Emirates Stadium, 27/6/19. Credit : Arsenal Football Club / David Price.

Arsenal sign goalkeeper, nobody notices

Arsenal have handed professional contracts to three youngsters - Ben Cottrell, Joel Lopez, and James Hillson who arrived on loan from Reading and has now signed a permanent deal.
Joel Lopez signs a new contract for Arsenal. Highbury House. Emirates Stadium, 27/6/19. Credit : Arsenal Football Club / David Price.

Arsenal sign 18-year-old Reading keeper & hand out 2 more contracts

Arsenal have handed professional contracts to three youngsters - Ben Cottrell, Joel Lopez, and James Hillson who arrived on loan from Reading and has now signed a permanent deal.
James Hillson with Reading FC (Photo via Instagram / JamesHillson_)

James Hillson hints Arsenal are signing him with Instagram post

Youth goalkeeper James Hillson has hinted that he's going to sign for Arsenal this summer, after being released by Reading.

Deyan Iliev injury leaves Arsenal very reliant on fitness of Bernd Leno and Petr...

Deyan Iliev picked up an injury in Arsenal's 4-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Friday, which leaves the club very light in the goalkeeping position.
James Hillson with Reading FC (Photo via Instagram / JamesHillson_)

Arsenal youth loan signing James Hillson given number 68 shirt

After completing his loan move to Arsenal last week, James Hillson has been given the number 68 shirt for the remainder of the campaign.
Youth goalkeeper James Hillson joins Arsenal on loan (Photo via ReadingFC.co.uk)

Arsenal agree to loan Reading youth goalkeeper James Hillson

Arsenal have agreed to take Reading youth goalkeeper James Hillson on loan to replace the injured Karl Hein, according to reports.