Arsenal have made an offer in order to kickstart their summer transfer business but their bid for Jeremy Monga is likely to come up short as Leicester City eye a larger fee
Leicester City want at least £10million for young star Jeremy Monga, football.london understands. The Gunners have made an offer of £5m for the Foxes winger, per reports.
It is understood that Arsenal hope to find a compromise in their quest to sign the 16-year-old starlet, given the player’s contract situation and desire to move to north London. The club hope to avoid a tribunal deciding a fee for Monga’s services.
Monga is the Premier League’s third-youngest player after making his debut aged 15 in April 2025. Only Arsenal stars Max Dowman and Ethan Nwaneri have featured in the division at a younger age.
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Arsenal appear to be the starlet’s most likely destination despite attracting interest from the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea. The Gunners have not been deterred, despite seeing a bid rejected and discussions are ongoing.
Leicester were able to see off interest from interested clubs last summer despite their relegation to the Championship as Monga signed an academy scholarship when he turned 16. With Monga turning 17 next month, that deal could turn professional but relegation to League One could spark a suitable moment for the teenager to make his exit.
The youngster made 30 appearances in all competitions during last season and became the Championship’s youngest-ever goalscorer when he scored against Preston North End in August.
Arsenal’s quest to sign Monga continues their renewed focus to bring some of the world’s best youth talent to the club.
The north London side have already agreed a deal to sign Victor Ozhianvuna, who will join the club in the January window of next season. And Ecuadorian twins Edwin and Holger Quintero will join in August of 2027.
Arsenal also approached Paris Saint-Germain’s 18-year-old Emmanuel Mbemba, looking to pounce on the opportunity to steal away one of Europe’s most prized defenders.
Arsenal’s efforts in the transfer market could be boosted by a cash injection this summer. Former youngster Brooke Norton-Cuffy could be on the move from Genoa to Napoli, and the Gunners are said to have a 20 per cent sell-on clause.
With a fee of up to £17m anticipated, Arsenal could receive more than £3m. Genoa will be hopeful of achieving the value they want, with Fiorentina also interested in Norton-Cuffy’s signature.
Massimiliano Allegri is said to have made the full-back his priority this summer after his development over two seasons in Serie A.
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