Arsenal are set to lose academy star Mishel Nduka to Manchester City
Nduka will be City’s second high-profile academy capture this summer, after Jeremy Monga
City advances for Nduka come after the Gunners were firmly set on retaining him for the future
Manchester City are set to add some quality depth to their academy as they close in on the signing of Mishel Nduka from Arsenal, as per a recent report.
While some of the higher-profile moves for Manchester City’s squad this summer have been regarding the signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for a club record fee of £116 million, the Etihad Stadium brass have been hard at work securing some bright pieces for the future.
City have a deal worth £10 million in place for Leicester City wonder winger Jeremy Monga as club officials recruit the best talent in the country for the years to come, having hijacked Arsenal’s pursuit of the teenager to make a statement start to the transfer window.
Report: Man City pick up Nduka after Arsenal stint
However, the Sky Blues aren’t apparently done adding to their prospects and have won the race to sign Arsenal’s Mishel Nduka, as reported by the Daily Mail’s Isaan Khan.
The move to Manchester City comes after a lone season with Arsenal for Nduka, who joined the north London side from Charlton in September 2025.
The 16-year-old’s first season with the Gunners saw him make 10 appearances in the U18 Premier League, two outings for the Premier League 2 side and a lone game in the UEFA Youth League.
What is the wider context of Man City’s Nduka pursuit?
It’s worth pointing out that the Cityzens aren’t just getting a domestic proven prospect, as he’s been a part of the Three Lions’ U16 setup in the past, making seven appearances for his country, amassing 444 minutes on the pitch.
Manchester City’s move for Nduka comes as the Gunners were heavily interested in keeping the 16-year-old around, according to Khan, but with his contract running out recently, it has opened the door for teams all around the league to reach out.
City have made a statement start to the summer transfer window with the arrival of Anderson and director of football Hugo Viana is eyeing further incomings as the Blues embark upon life under newly-appointed manager Enzo Maresca.