Arsenal withdraws interest in Jeremy Monga amid Manchester City pursuit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Arsenal has withdrawn from negotiations to sign Jeremy Monga from Leicester City, effective July 6, 2026. The Gunners had previously been in a strong position to acquire the 16-year-old but shifted their stance as Manchester City entered the race and agreed to a fee around £10 million. Arsenal deemed the valuation excessive given Monga's limited experience after a season in the Championship. The club reassessed its position, avoiding a bidding war for a player still viewed as having considerable development ahead.
- •Arsenal initially led pursuit of Jeremy Monga from Leicester City.
- •Manchester City entered negotiations and secured a higher valuation.
- •Arsenal withdrew when the price reached around £10 million.
- •The player had spent last season in the Championship.
- •Gunners view Monga as a raw talent with significant development needed.
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Why Arsenal withdrew their interest in Jeremy Monga
"At some point, Arsenal were clearly ahead in the race to sign Jeremy Monga from Leicester City and were expected to table a bid for his signature.However, Manchester City are now set to secure the tee...
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