Crystal Palace have agreed a deal with Arsenal on a compensation package for Dan Casey, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Casey has been prolific in front of goal for Arsenal’s youth sides and offers tactical flexibility in the attacking third. At just 17, he’s already operated across multiple roles including as an attacking midfielder, on the flanks, and leading the line as a centre-forward. The youngster was out of contract this summer, but due to him coming through the academy with Arsenal, Palace were forced to pay compensation if they wanted to secure his signature.
Palace endured a difficult summer transfer window, with plenty of speculation surrounding the futures of two of their key stars Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze. Guehi stayed at Selhurst Park beyond the deadline after a late move to Liverpool collapsed, while Eze made the switch across London to join Arsenal.
Fabrizio Romano: Crystal Palace Agree Deal for Arsenal Youngster
Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner
Reporting on X, Romano has confirmed that Crystal Palace and Arsenal have agreed a compensation package for the Eagles to sign youngster Casey. His medical with Palace will take place in the next 24 hours, with the deal now agreed and sealed.
"Crystal Palace and Arsenal have agreed on a compensation package for 2007-born midfielder Dan Casey. Deal is agreed and sealed, as @BobbyManzi reports. Eligible to represent both Italy and England at international level, Casey will undergo medical at #CPFC in next 24h."
Casey attracted significant interest over the summer, with GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Romano previously reporting that Arsenal, Crystal Palace, and Norwich City all engaged in discussions regarding a possible move. The midfielder registered 21 goals for Arsenal’s U18s during the 2024/25 campaign, including 18 in 21 U18 Premier League matches. He added two more in three FA Youth Cup outings and found the net once in two U18 Premier League Cup fixtures.