Arsenal have made an offer in order to kickstart their summer transfer business but their bid for Jeremy Monga is likely to come up short as Leicester City eye a larger fee
10:09, 25 Jun 2026Updated 10:15, 25 Jun 2026
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Mikel Arteta wants to strengthen his side(Image: Marvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)
Leicester City want at least £10million for young star Jeremy Monga, football.london understands. The Gunners have made an offer of £5m for the Foxes winger, per reports.
It is understood that Arsenal hope to find a compromise in their quest to sign the 16-year-old starlet, given the player's contract situation and desire to move to north London. The club hope to avoid a tribunal deciding a fee for Monga's services.
Monga is the Premier League's third-youngest player after making his debut aged 15 in April 2025. Only Arsenal stars Max Dowman and Ethan Nwaneri have featured in the division at a younger age.
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Arsenal appear to be the starlet's most likely destination despite attracting interest from the likes of , including Real Madrid, Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea. The Gunners have not been deterred, despite seeing a bid rejected and discussions are ongoing.
Jeremy Monga has been linked with a move to Arsenal this summer
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Jeremy Monga has been linked with a move to Arsenal this summer(Image: Cameron Howard/Getty Images)