Arsenal Submits Bid for Leicester Teen Prodigy Jeremy Monga
Arsenal have submitted a formal bid for 16-year-old Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga, valued at £10-15 million. Monga, who made his Premier League debut at 15 and became the Championship’s youngest-ever goalscorer, is eager to join Arsenal. Leicester, recently relegated to League One, may see a tribunal set the fee if no agreement is reached. Manchester United also monitored the player but did not enter formal talks.
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Manchester City Signs 17-Year-Old Jeremy Monga from Leicester for €12 Million
Manchester City has officially completed the signing of 17-year-old winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester City for a fee of €12 million. The transfer, announced on July 11, 2026, sees the highly-rated youngster leave Leicester to join the Premier League champions. The news was reported by Record Portugal, which also highlighted other major transfer moves including Hwang In-beom being on FC Porto's radar, a Spanish forward heading to PSG, and Newcastle paying €24 million for an 18-year-old gem. The article provides a snapshot of ongoing transfer activity in Portugal and top European leagues.
RecordJeremy Monga, youngest Championship goalscorer, joins Manchester City from Leicester
Manchester City has signed 17-year-old English winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester City on a five-year contract. Monga became the youngest goalscorer in Championship history in August 2024, breaking Jude Bellingham's record. He also became the second youngest player to appear in a Premier League match in April 2025 at age 15 years and 271 days. The transfer fee is reported to be £12.5 million (€14.7 million) including bonuses. Monga praised City as the best club in England over the last decade and cited opportunities for young players like Phil Foden as a key factor in his decision. The club highlighted his speed, dribbling, power, and goal-scoring instinct.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footJeremy Monga, Youngest Championship Goalscorer, Joins Manchester City
Manchester City has signed 17-year-old winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester City on a five-year contract. Monga became the youngest goalscorer in Championship history last August, breaking Jude Bellingham's record. He also became the second youngest player to appear in a Premier League match in April 2025 at 15 years and 271 days. The transfer is reportedly worth £12.5 million (€14.7 million) including bonuses. Monga cited Manchester City's track record of promoting academy players like Phil Foden as a key reason for his move. The club praised his speed, dribbling, power, and goal-scoring instinct.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footJeremy Monga, Youngest Championship Goalscorer, Joins Manchester City
Manchester City has signed 17-year-old English winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester City on a five-year contract. Monga became the youngest goalscorer in Championship history last August, breaking Jude Bellingham's record. He also became the second youngest player to appear in a Premier League match in April 2025 at 15 years and 271 days. The transfer is reported to cost Manchester City £12.5 million (€14.7 million) including bonuses. Monga praised City as the best club in England over the last decade and noted the club's history of promoting young academy players like Phil Foden and Nico O'Reilly. The club highlighted his speed, dribbling, power, and eye for goal.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footJeremy Monga Transfers to Manchester City at Age 17
Leicester City's rising star Jeremy Monga has officially joined Manchester City, as confirmed on July 11. According to Squawka statistics, Monga made his Premier League debut at just 15 years and 271 days old, becoming one of the youngest players to appear in the league. Last season, he scored against Preston, becoming Leicester City's youngest-ever goalscorer at 16 years and 37 days old. The transfer was confirmed the day after his 17th birthday. The news was reported by Hupu Soccer, citing source X, and highlights Monga's rapid rise through youth and professional football.
虎扑 - 足球Manchester City Officially Signs Winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester City
Manchester City has officially completed the signing of 17-year-old winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester City for a fee of approximately €12 million. The England under-21 international, who turned 17 on July 10, 2026, has signed a five-year contract that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2031. Arsenal, who were previously a priority for the player, could not meet Leicester's demands. Monga, known for his speed, dribbling, power, and goal-scoring instinct, progressed through Leicester's academy from under-9 level and made it to the under-21 team at just 15. Manchester City announced the deal via an official statement and social media on July 11, 2026.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertManchester City Signs 17-Year-Old Winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester City for £12.5 Million
Manchester City has officially confirmed the signing of 17-year-old winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester City for a reported fee of £12.5 million plus a sell-on clause. The England youth international, who turned 17 yesterday, has signed a five-year contract until summer 2031. Monga joined Leicester's academy at under-9 level and progressed rapidly, making his Premier League debut in April 2025 and becoming the youngest goalscorer in Championship history at 16 years and 37 days, surpassing Jude Bellingham's record. He also holds the record as the youngest goalscorer in Premier League 2 history. Monga expressed excitement about joining Manchester City, citing the club's success and pathway for academy players like Phil Foden. Manchester City's Director of Football Hugo Viana praised Monga as an exciting player with significant progress at a young age.
虎扑 - 足球Manchester City beat Arsenal to signing of 17-year-old Jeremy Monga from Leicester
Manchester City have secured the signing of 17-year-old winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester City for a fee of £12.5 million, beating Arsenal to the highly-rated teenager. Monga, who joined Leicester at age eight, turned 17 on Friday and is considered one of the most prodigious talents in English football. He made his Premier League debut in April 2025 at 15 years and 271 days, becoming the second-youngest player to do so. In August 2025, he became the youngest player to start a game for Leicester and later became the Championship's youngest goalscorer, breaking Jude Bellingham's record. The move is facilitated by Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca, who previously coached Monga during his promotion-winning season at Leicester in 2023-24. Monga expressed his excitement about joining City, citing the club's success and pathway for academy players like Phil Foden and Nico O'Reilly as key factors in his decision.
Football | The GuardianManchester City beat Arsenal to sign 17-year-old Jeremy Monga from Leicester City for £12.5m
Manchester City have secured the signing of 17-year-old winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester City for £12.5 million, beating Arsenal to the highly-rated teenager. Monga, who turned 17 on Friday, is a product of Leicester's academy and was coached by current City head coach Enzo Maresca during Leicester's 2023-24 Championship promotion-winning season. He made his Premier League debut at age 15 years and 271 days in April 2025, becoming the second-youngest player in league history, and later became the Championship's youngest-ever goalscorer, breaking Jude Bellingham's record. Monga expressed his excitement about joining City, citing the club's success and pathway for academy players like Phil Foden. Separately, the article reports that Chelsea are ready to listen to offers of around £42.5 million for Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho, who has been told he is not guaranteed a starting place and has mutually agreed to depart, with interest from Premier League, Italian, and Saudi Arabian clubs.
Football | The GuardianManchester City sign 17-year-old Jeremy Monga from Leicester City for £10m
Manchester City have completed the signing of Jeremy Monga from Leicester City for a fee of £10 million plus add-ons. The 17-year-old winger, who turned 17 on Friday, has signed a five-year contract until the summer of 2031. Monga is the third-youngest player to ever play in the Premier League and Leicester's second-youngest appearance maker, having made his top-flight debut against Newcastle United in April 2025 at age 15. The England U19 international made 30 appearances for Leicester in the 2025/26 season, scoring one goal and providing two assists. Monga expressed his excitement about joining City, citing the club's success and pathway for academy players like Phil Foden. City director of football Hugo Viana praised Monga's potential and said the club looks forward to supporting his development. Monga becomes new head coach Enzo Maresca's second signing of the summer after Elliot Anderson.
SkySports | NewsManchester City sign teenage winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester City
Manchester City have signed 17-year-old winger Jeremy Monga from Leicester City for a fee of £10m plus add-ons, beating Premier League rivals Arsenal and Brentford to the deal. Monga, an England youth international, turned 17 on Friday and had agreed a professional contract with Leicester, triggering a transfer fee. He made his Premier League debut in April 2025 against Newcastle, becoming the third-youngest player in the competition's history. Monga is primarily a left winger but can play on the right and is comfortable with both feet. The move was accelerated by new City manager Enzo Maresca, who previously coached Monga at Leicester. Arsenal had been leading the race for the teenager but were outmaneuvered by City. Monga has signed a five-year contract and cited City's track record of promoting academy players like Phil Foden as a key factor in his decision.
BBC SportManchester City Agree £12.5m Deal for Leicester Teenager Jeremy Monga
Manchester City have agreed a £12.5m deal to sign 17-year-old Jeremy Monga from Leicester City, beating Arsenal and Brentford to the highly-rated teenager. Monga, an England youth international who plays primarily as a left winger, became Leicester's youngest starter at 16 years and 34 days and made seven Premier League substitute appearances. He is the third-youngest player in Premier League history. The move has been accelerated under new City manager Enzo Maresca, who previously coached Monga at Leicester. Arsenal, who were close to completing the deal, have been outmaneuvered by their title rivals. It remains unclear whether Monga will be immediately integrated into City's first team or start in the academy, given the club's stacked forward line.
BBC SportManchester City Agree £12.5m Deal for Leicester Teenager Jeremy Monga
Manchester City have agreed a £12.5m deal to sign 17-year-old Jeremy Monga from Leicester City, beating Arsenal and Brentford to the highly-rated teenager. Monga, who made his Premier League debut at 16, is the third-youngest player in Premier League history. The deal was accelerated under new City manager Enzo Maresca, who previously coached Monga at Leicester. Arsenal had been leading the race but were outmaneuvered. Monga, an England youth international, primarily plays on the left wing but is comfortable on both flanks. It remains unclear whether he will be immediately integrated into City's first team or start in the academy. The transfer fee is substantial for a 17-year-old but not unprecedented, with comparisons to past deals for Archie Gray, Luke Shaw, and Theo Walcott.
BBC SportManchester City beat Arsenal to £12.5m deal for Jeremy Monga and poach academy star Mishel Nduka
Manchester City have secured a double transfer victory over Premier League title rivals Arsenal. First, City hijacked Arsenal's pursuit of 16-year-old Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga, finalizing a £12.5m deal after Leicester's relegation. Monga, who made his Premier League debut at age 15, is a former player of new City manager Enzo Maresca. Additionally, Arsenal academy midfielder Mishel Nduka, who joined from Charlton in 2025, is in talks to join City rather than renew his scholarship. These departures come during a transitional period for Arsenal's academy, following the departure of manager Per Mertesacker and the appointment of Pascal De Maesschalck as academy director. Another academy player, Kyran Thompson, is reportedly set to join Tottenham.
Mirror - FootballManchester City beats Arsenal to £12.5m deal for Jeremy Monga and poaches academy star Mishel Nduka
Manchester City has secured a double transfer victory over Premier League rivals Arsenal. First, City hijacked Arsenal's pursuit of Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga, a 16-year-old England U18 international, in a deal worth £12.5 million. The move was facilitated by new City manager Enzo Maresca, who previously coached Monga at Leicester. Days later, City is also in talks to sign Arsenal academy midfielder Mishel Nduka, who is opting to leave rather than renew his scholarship. These developments come during a transitional period for Arsenal's academy, following the departure of manager Per Mertesacker and the appointment of Pascal De Maesschalck as academy director. The transfers highlight the intense rivalry between the two clubs both on the pitch and in the youth recruitment market.
Mirror - Transfer NewsManchester City beats Arsenal to £12.5m deal for Jeremy Monga and targets academy star Mishel Nduka
Manchester City has secured a transfer victory over Premier League rivals Arsenal by signing 16-year-old Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga for £12.5 million, with Arsenal withdrawing their interest. The newly crowned Premier League champions are also in talks to poach Arsenal academy midfielder Mishel Nduka, who is considering leaving the Gunners rather than signing a new scholarship deal. These moves come during a transitional period for Arsenal's academy, following the departure of manager Per Mertesacker and the appointment of Pascal De Maesschalck as academy director. The transfers highlight the intense competition between the two clubs both on the pitch and in the youth development market, with City's new manager Enzo Maresca leveraging his prior knowledge of Monga from their time together at Leicester.
Mirror - Transfer NewsEnzo Maresca Helps Manchester City Sign Jeremy Monga Ahead of Arsenal
Manchester City have secured the signing of 16-year-old Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga, beating Arsenal in the transfer race. New City manager Enzo Maresca played a pivotal role in convincing the highly-rated youngster to join, according to reports from Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein. City will pay Leicester £10 million plus £2.5 million in contingencies, with a sell-on clause included. Monga, the third youngest player to debut in the Premier League, is an explosive right-footed winger known for his dribbling and pace. Maresca's long-term vision for the player was key to the deal, marking an early success for the Italian manager since his appointment a week ago.
Yardbarker: SoccerManchester City Agrees Deal for Jeremy Monga Transfer from Leicester
Manchester City and Leicester City have reached an agreement for the transfer of 16-year-old English prospect Jeremy Monga for €14.6 million, plus a sell-on clause, as reported by The Athletic. The deal is driven by Manchester City's new manager, Enzo Maresca, who previously coached Monga during his tenure at Leicester in the 2023-24 season. Monga, a left winger, is considered a top English talent and made 27 appearances in the Championship for Leicester last season. He was also tracked by Arsenal, but they backed off due to Leicester's asking price. Manchester City moved quickly to secure the transfer, not wanting to miss the opportunity to sign the young prospect.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertManchester City Beat Arsenal to Sign Teen Winger Jeremy Monga for £10m
Manchester City have agreed a deal with Leicester City to sign 16-year-old winger Jeremy Monga, beating Arsenal to his signature. The transfer, reported by David Ornstein, costs an initial £10m, potentially rising to £12.5m, a fee journalist Eduardo Hagn called 'insane' for a teenager with limited experience. Monga's playing time has mostly come in the Championship. Arsenal were strongly in the race but declined to match the fee, drawing criticism from some Gunners sources who claim the player wanted to join them. City are confident the investment could prove a bargain for one of England's most highly-regarded young talents.
CaughtOffsideManchester City agree to sign Leicester youngster Jeremy Monga for £12.5m
Manchester City have reached an agreement to sign 16-year-old Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga for a total fee of £12.5 million, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic. City head coach Enzo Maresca, who previously coached Monga during his time as Leicester manager in the 2023/24 season, led the club's pursuit. The deal is a blow to both Arsenal and Manchester United, who had been linked with the promising youngster. Arsenal reportedly agreed a £10 million deal earlier in June, but City hijacked the move. The article frames the transfer in the context of Manchester United's mixed summer window, noting their recent academy successes but failures to secure several top targets, including Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes.
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