Academy
The Academy section tracks Arsenal’s future stars — with updates on youth team performances, player development and the talents looking to make the leap from Hale End to the Emirates.
Arsenal suffer double academy blow as two highly-rated youngsters look set to join rivals
The uncertainty surrounding Arsenal’s academy this summer has resulted in two highly-rated talents leaving. It follows the bitter disappointment of losing out on Jeremy Monga…
Who is Pascal De Maesschalck? Arsenal confirm new academy manager appointment
Arsenal have confirmed the appointment of Pascal De Maesschalck as their new Academy Director. The 52-year-old Belgian replaces Per Mertesacker who left the role after…
The scout who discovered Khvicha Kvaratskhelia wants to bring another Georgian gem to Arsenal
Maurizio Micheli has a habit of finding extraordinary talent in unconventional places. Arsenal hired Micheli at the end of last year to work under sporting…
Arsenal now want to sign one of Tottenham’s academy talents this summer
Arsenal are eyeing a move for a Tottenham academy player. Elijah Upson, son of former Arsenal and England centre-back Matthew Upson, is set to leave…
The Arsenal academy graduate who was set for a unique World Cup record before injury struck
A forgotten Arsenal academy graduate has a unique World Cup connection. Only one active player heading to the tournament has represented two of those three…
Mikel Arteta once called him a ‘very impressive’ player, now Arsenal boss has just released him
Arsenal’s academy continues to produce some of the most exciting young players in world football. Bukayo Saka has become the face of the club, Myles…
Myles Lewis-Skelly says he’s ‘super grateful’ to staff member who’s about to leave Arsenal
Myles Lewis-Skelly delivered a heartfelt tribute to Per Mertesacker at Hale End’s farewell event for the departing Academy Manager. Mertesacker joined Arsenal as a player…
Arsenal could lose academy record breaker for free after failed Ethan Nwaneri loan
Arsenal could face an unexpected blow in their academy this summer as a direct knock-on effect of Ethan Nwaneri’s failed loan at Marseille. Concerns are…
Highly rated 16-year-old may be about to join his former teammate at Arsenal
Arsenal may be closing in on another highly rated teenager for their academy. If the move does materialise, the youngster would be arriving alongside a…
