Arsenal submit official bid for Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga
Arsenal have submitted an official bid to sign highly-rated 16-year-old winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester City following weeks of negotiations.
The north London club have held a long-standing interest in the teenage prospect, with initial reports of an approach surfacing last month.
Talks have steadily progressed between club executives and the player’s representatives regarding a permanent move to the Emirates Stadium.
The formalisation of this pursuit has now been confirmed by transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano.
Arsenal have lodged an official bid to sign the 16-year-old winger.
Fabrizio Romano
A rising star at Leicester
The young forward made headlines after breaking into the Foxes’ first-team setup at just 15 years of age.
His explosive playing style and clinical ability in front of goal have already drawn stylistic comparisons to France international Ousmane Dembele.
The academy product is widely expected to depart the King Power Stadium this summer following Leicester’s recent relegation.
Building for the future
Securing the sought-after youngster aligns perfectly with Arsenal’s ongoing strategy of recruiting elite domestic youth talent.
The Premier League title challengers will be eager to finalise an agreement swiftly to fend off potential competition from rival clubs.
