Arsenal near signing Leicester teen prodigy Jeremy Monga

Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign 16‑year‑old forward Jeremy Monga from Leicester City. The club has agreed personal terms with the teenager, with a reported fee of around £10 million, and expects the move to be completed this summer. Monga, who debuted for Leicester at 15 years old, has drawn attention for his scoring ability and is seen as a long‑term investment for the Gunners, who aim to blend youth with their title‑contending squad.

Transfer rumor‑monger Fabrizio Romano confirmed that negotiations are ongoing and that Arsenal are pushing to finalize the deal. Monga’s close friend and England U‑19 teammate Max Dowman, already linked with Arsenal, has publicly welcomed the potential move, highlighting the duo’s chemistry on the right wing. The signing would add another highly rated English youngster to Arsenal’s roster, alongside existing prospects such as Ethan Nwaneri.

Arsenal’s recruitment strategy under Mikel Arteta focuses on securing elite young talent to sustain future success, and securing Monga would continue that approach despite Leicester’s recent relegation to League One, which complicates retaining their brightest prospects.