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Arsenal confirms pre-agreement for Phoenix Blayney from Larne FC

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:05 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Arsenal confirms pre-agreement for Phoenix Blayney from Larne FC

Summary

Arsenal has officially confirmed a pre-agreement to sign Phoenix Blayney from Larne FC. The transfer will take effect in 2027 as part of Arsenal's scholarship intake for that season. Blayney, currently 15 years old, will join the Premier League club once he is eligible to sign professional terms. He has previously been on trial with both Arsenal and Liverpool, and his father indicated a strong preference for the Gunners. Blayney has already made his Northern Ireland u17 debut and is set to continue playing youth football in Northern Ireland until his move.

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By the Numbers

•Phoenix Blayney to join Arsenal in 2027.
•Agreement part of Arsenal's 2027/28 scholarship intake.
•Blayney currently plays for Larne FC.
•He debuted for Northern Ireland u17 last October.
•Blayney trained with Arsenal and Liverpool before signing.

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11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal confirm pre-agreement for Northern Ireland u17 international

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Arsenal have officially announced the signing of Phoenix Blayney from Larne FC, with the player to join in 2027 and eventually sign professional terms.Photo via Arsenal.comArsenal have announced that ...
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