Arsenal in club-to-club contact with Leicester over Jeremy Monga deal Arsenal are in direct negotiations with Leicester City over a potential transfer for 16-year-old winger Jeremy Monga. While a formal agreement has not yet been finalized, the two clubs are working to reach a mutually acceptable deal. Monga, who has been targeted by several top-tier teams, has expressed a clear preference for joining Arsenal, and the Gunners aim to secure a fee that satisfies both parties rather than allowing the matter to be resolved through a tribunal. Monga, the third-youngest player in Premier League history to make an appearance, made his professional debut for Leicester at the age of 15 years and 271 days during a match against Newcastle United in April 2025. Since then, he has accumulated 37 first-team appearances for the Foxes, with 30 of those coming in the 2025-26 season across all competitions. He has frequently been deployed as a substitute, showcasing his potential in high-pressure scenarios. The Athletic reported last year that Monga’s performances for Leicester’s Under-21 side attracted interest from a number of clubs, including Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Chelsea. He made seven substitute appearances in the top flight as his side was relegated under Ruud van Nistelrooy. Monga committed to a one-year scholarship deal beginning on July 10 last year, which is set to turn into a professional contract when he turns 17. Agreeing those scholarship terms was significant for Leicester, as it meant a transfer fee would have to be negotiated for a club wishing to sign the teenager, rather than him potentially leaving for a smaller fee. Leicester were relegated to League One, the third tier of English football, last season.#arsenal #real_madrid #manchester_city #leicester_city #jeremy_monga
