According to various reports, Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Leicester City youngster Jeremy Monga.

The 16-year-old became the second-youngest player in Premier League history when he made his debut for the Foxes in April 2025, a record that has since seen him slip to third following Max Dowman’s breakthrough. He went on to establish himself in Leicester’s first team during a Championship campaign that ended with a second successive relegation.

Predominantly right-footed, Monga is comfortable operating on either flank and is regarded as one of the brightest young attacking talents in the country. Arsenal reportedly see him as a player capable of developing into a long-term option in the final third, particularly if either Gabriel Martinelli or Leandro Trossard move on this summer.

Monga is due to sign his first professional contract when he turns 17 next month, meaning Leicester will be entitled to compensation should he leave. Arsenal will hope to agree a fee directly, although the matter could be referred to a tribunal if the two clubs are unable to reach an agreement.

If the England under-19 international completes a move to the Emirates, he will become the latest highly rated teenager to commit his future to the Gunners. Arsenal have already secured the signing of Irish winger Victor Ozhianvuna, who will arrive from Shamrock Rovers when he turns 18, while Ecuadorian brothers Edwin and Holger Quintero are also set to join the club in August 2027.