Arsenal's initial bid for Jeremy Monga rejected by Leicester City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 8:35 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Arsenal's first offer to sign Jeremy Monga from Leicester City was rejected, according to reports published on June 20, 2026. Arsenal's bid was submitted on Thursday, with Leicester likely to need to sell the winger due to relegation to League One and compliance with EFL financial regulations. There is optimism that the two clubs will agree on a fee, with further discussions expected. Monga, 16, may train with Arsenal through pre-season before a decision on his future is made.
- •Arsenal submitted a bid for Jeremy Monga on June 20.
- •Leicester City rejected the initial offer due to financial needs.
- •Monga may need a loan for first-team readiness.
- •Arsenal expects to negotiate a fee eventually.
- •Monga made 10 starts for Leicester in the 2025/26 season.
- 8:35 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal winger rejected but deal expected
"Arsenal’s first bid for Leicester City’s Jeremy Monga has been rejected, but the expectation is that the two clubs will ultimately reach an agreement.Photo by Michael Regan/Getty ImagesSam Wallace...
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