Arsenal youngster Kyran Thompson is leaving the club to join Newcastle
Kyran Thompson
Kyran Thompson has said goodbye to Arsenal ahead of his transfer to Newcastle
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Arsenal youth starlet Kyran Thompson has said his goodbyes to the club ahead of being unveiled as a Newcastle player.
The talented 16-year-old is set to sign on the dotted line on Tyneside, though he will not be able to pen a professional deal until he turns 17 on September 6.
Thompson, who joined the Gunners from West Ham, has been weighing up his options as he looks to make his senior breakthrough.
Tottenham had also shown interest, and he's now taken to Instagram to post his goodbye message, writing: "Thank you for everything. @arsenal."
The right-winger and England U17 international scored four goals and registered three assists across 33 appearances last term.
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Arsenal have many options in that position, which is believed to be partially why Thompson opted for a change at a pivotal point in his fledgling career.
The Gunners have England internationals Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke as their top two right-wing options but they also have Max Dowman and Ethan Nwaneri pushing for opportunities.
Thompson’s dad Karl recently posted on social media: “Future is so bright, and we can’t wait for him to get started and play in the position he’s best at, RW.”
The deal is unlikely to be the last transfer between the clubs this summer, although Newcastle have snapped up Thompson as a free agent.
Arsenal are still working to close a deal for Magpies captain Bruno Guimaraes, who has already reached a verbal agreement with the Premier League champions over a five-year contract.
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Kyran Thompson is joining Newcastle from Arsenal
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Guimaraes has been enjoying an extended break following his involvement in the World Cup with Brazil but was initially due to report back to Newcastle on Friday ahead of their flight to La Manga for their pre-season camp.
Instead, it was then agreed that he'd join the group directly from Brazil on Sunday but once again, his arrival was delayed.
While he's now thought to be on his way to La Manga, there is growing expectation that he will depart.
Guimaraes was close with former boss Eddie Howe, who walked out on Newcastle last week following the 4-1 friendly defeat to Bristol City.
Howe's exit is thought to have pushed him closer to the exit door, though the 28-year-old was already set on a switch to Arsenal where he would be handed the chance to compete for top honours.
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