Arsenal are seriously interested in a summer move for Leicester City rising star Jeremy Monga, according to The Telegraph.
The Gunners are hoping to fend off competition from rival clubs in the race for the 16-year-old’s signature, with Monga attracting strong interest amid Leicester’s turbulent season.
The Foxes are battling for survival in the Championship and are expected to undergo a significant squad reshuffle, regardless of whether they avoid the drop.
Monga has made 28 appearances for Leicester this season, including seven league starts, and has three goal contributions in almost 1,000 minutes of first-team action.
Arsenal Keen on Jeremy Monga
Jeremy Monga
According to The Telegraph, Arsenal are long-term admirers of Monga and look set to continue their strategy of signing the best teenage talents in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Monga signed his first professional contract with Leicester last year, which takes effect when he turns 17 this summer, but he could still be on the move amid significant interest from clubs.
The 16-year-old is the third-youngest player ever to feature in the Premier League, after coming on as a substitute in Leicester’s 3-0 defeat to Newcastle last April.
Monga was just 15 years and 271 days old on his top-flight debut, with only Arsenal duo Ethan Nwaneri and Max Dowman having made appearances at a younger age.
Monga Hailed as ‘England’s Ousmane Dembele’
Paris St Germain's Ousmane Dembele celebrates after winning the men's Ballon d'Or award
Ahead of his Premier League debut last season, Monga was hailed as ‘England’s Ousmane Dembele’. We asked ChatGPT to explain the similarities the 16-year-old starlet shares with the Paris Saint-Germain forward:
Elite 1v1 dribbling and unpredictability – Monga is highly rated for his close control, acceleration, and ability to beat defenders in tight spaces, which is the main stylistic link to Dembele.
Two-footed threat – Like Dembele, Monga is comfortable using both feet to shift direction quickly, making him difficult to read when cutting inside or going wide.
Direct, transition-based attacking style – He thrives in fast breaks, carrying the ball forward and attacking space aggressively, similar to Dembele’s role in transition-heavy systems.
Arsenal’s Chances of Signing PSG Star Assessed
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia PSG
Arsenal are heading for another busy summer under Mikel Arteta but appear unlikely to have any real prospect of signing Paris Saint-Germain forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
According to journalist David Ornstein, the Gunners ‘don’t have a chance’ of landing the Georgia international, who remains focused on his career in France. He said:
“Everyone loves Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, but I fully expect him to stay at PSG.”
“He seems extremely happy there, and they are certainly extremely happy with him. I don't think Arsenal or anyone else has a chance at the moment.”
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