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Left-back Hakeem Abubakar is set to be part of Arsenal’s scholarship intake for next season after being offered a contract.
The defender, who relishes pushing forwards, has made five appearances for Arsenal U18s this season, which included playing the entirety of games against Reading and West Ham recently.
Abubakar is also capable of playing as a winger, with his scholarship offer having been confirmed by Whitgift Sport.
A significant amount of Arsenal’s scholars for next season are already known, with the likes of Max Dowman, Mishel Nduka, Emerson Nwaneri, Angelinou Pedro and Kyran Thompson all set to be included along with new signing Daniel McCarron.
Defenders Elyon Mbala and Theo Odaji-Ukueku have also been offered scholarship contracts.
Charlie Purdy, Joshua Sesay and Jayden Oba are other players in contention for a contract, with midfielder Purdy having been involved with the U18s recently.