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Arsenal U18s have commenced pre-season training at the Sobha Realty Training Centre today, with defender Hakeem Abubakar part of the new scholarship intake.
The left-back, who relishes pushing forwards, has been allocated the number 85 shirt.
Last season Abubakar made six appearances for Arsenal U18s as a schoolboy.
Defender Daniel McCarron is also confirmed as part of the new scholarship intake following his move from Dungannon Swifts, with first-team player Max Dowman also included.