16-year-old Arsenal prospect Michael Nduka rejects contract, set to join Manchester City

Published Jul 21, 10:07 AM UTC

Manchester City have reached an agreement to sign 16-year-old midfield prospect Michael Nduka after he rejected a new contract offer from Arsenal, according to The Athletic's David Ornstein. The England youth international is expected to undergo a medical soon and join City as a scholarship player, with a professional contract to follow. Nduka moved to Arsenal from Charlton Athletic in 2025 and played for the U18 and U21 teams. This follows City's earlier signing of 17-year-old Jeremy Monga from Leicester City for a total of £12.5 million, a deal Arsenal withdrew from due to the high cost. Additionally, England youth international Haven Kilwa is expected to join City after rejecting a scholarship offer from Aston Villa.