* Arsenal are set to lose academy midfielder 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 **Arsena**l’s pursuit of the teenager to make a statement start to the transfer window.
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However, the Sky Blues aren’t apparently done adding to their prospects and have won the race to sign Arsenal midfielder Mishel Nduka, as reported by the [Daily Mail’s Isaan Khan](https://www.dailymail.com/sport/football/article-15962005/Arsenal-latest-blow-academy-star-16-Man-City.html).
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**.
It’s worth pointing out that City aren’t just getting a domestic proven prospect, with Nduka already having been part of **England**‘s U16 setup – making seven appearances for the young Three Lions, amassing 444 minutes on the pitch.
Manchester City’s swoop 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 across the country to stake a claim for the highly-rated midfielder.
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**.