“Arsenal Snags Rising Star from West Ham: You Won’t Believe Who Just Joined the Gunners!”
Arsenal has secured a deal for 15-year-old midfielder Kyran Thompson from West Ham United, outmaneuvering Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Newcastle United for his signature, as reported by The Secret Scout.
This reliable youth football source revealed on X (formerly Twitter) in July that Thompson was initially set to join Spurs until Arsenal made a late approach. After considering projects from both Arsenal and Newcastle, Thompson chose Arsenal after leaving West Ham.
He will now join the youth team at Hale End, following the Premier League’s five-step ratification process. Thompson, who was part of the Kent Elite Team before joining West Ham, aims to become a key player in Arsenal’s youth ranks.
A versatile talent, Thompson can play as a winger or a No. 10, and he was drawn to Arsenal’s youth development program over those of Spurs and others.
In related news, Arsenal’s under-18 star Max Dowman made headlines by becoming the youngest player to score in UEFA Youth League history at just 14 years, eight months, and 19 days old during a match against Atalanta last week.
Thompson will aim to impress Jack Wilshere, the youth team manager, and attract the attention of first-team manager Mikel Arteta as he progresses at the club.
