Arsenal have emerged as frontrunners in the pursuit of Elijah Upson, an 18-year-old centre-back who has decided to leave Tottenham Hotspur. Upson, who has been with Spurs since the age of seven, declined a professional contract offer and is set to depart the north London club this month.

The young defender, son of former Arsenal and England player Matthew Upson, has drawn attention for his performances with Tottenham’s youth teams, notably captaining the Under-18 side and earning a call-up to the England Under-18 national team. Despite Spurs' efforts to retain him, Upson has expressed a desire to seek new opportunities elsewhere ahead of the upcoming season.

Arsenal are eager to strengthen their pool of young talent and see Upson as a valuable addition to their squad's future. However, they are not the only club monitoring the promising defender as he prepares to make the next step in his career.

In addition to their interest in Upson, Arsenal are reportedly pursuing Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga. The 16-year-old is viewed as a potential long-term prospect, with transfer fees possibly exceeding £10 million, underscoring the club’s commitment to investing in youth players with significant potential.