Marcell Washington

Arsenal have officially confirmed the signing of Marcell Washington from Chelsea, one of three planned additions from Chelsea this summer.

Arsenal have effectively confirmed the signing of Marcell Washington from Chelsea, with the player joining pre-season training this week.

Seven Arsenal academy players trained with the first team ahead of Tuesday’s match against Paris Saint-Germain, and it’s likely quite a few of them will be in the squad.

Arsenal will sign Chelsea trialist Marcell Washington permanently this summer, with the player set to put pen to paper on professional terms in July.

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

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

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