Arsenal are deep in negotiations with Leicester City over the signing of Jeremy Monga, a 16-year-old winger who became the second-youngest player in Premier League history when he debuted last year. The deal, if completed, would represent another aggressive move by Arsenal to stockpile elite young talent ahead of next season.
Monga has reportedly already agreed to personal terms with the club and visited Arsenal’s training facilities.
What we know about the deal
Reports on the transfer’s status vary in their specifics. Some outlets suggest a fee of approximately £10 million has been tentatively agreed upon between the two clubs. Others indicate that Leicester rejected Arsenal’s initial bid, meaning the two sides may still be apart on valuation.
Monga is still subject to specific compensation rules that apply to youth players in the UK, and Leicester have every incentive to maximize the return on a homegrown prospect they developed from a young age.
