Manchester City agree deal for Arsenal 16-year-old Mishel Nduka after contract rejection

Published Jul 21, 12:58 PM UTC

Manchester City have reached an agreement to sign Arsenal's 16-year-old midfielder Mishel Nduka, who rejected a new long-term contract at the Emirates. Nduka, an England youth international, moved to Arsenal from Charlton Athletic in 2025 and played for the club's Under-18s and Under-21s. He is expected to undergo a medical imminently before joining City on scholarship terms, likely leading to a professional deal. The move follows City's recent signing of 17-year-old Jeremy Monga from Leicester City for £12.5m, a player Arsenal also pursued but backed out due to the price. The article notes Arsenal's recent loss of other youth prospects, including Ayden Heaven and Chido Obi-Martin, who moved to Manchester United. City's academy success stories include Phil Foden, Nico O'Reilly, and Rico Lewis, with new manager Enzo Maresca expected to integrate young talent like Nduka.