Arsenal is reportedly pursuing two youth transfer deals, targeting Crystal Palace winger Mylo Bernard and Cardiff City midfielder Axel Donczew.
Arsenal previously attempted to sign Jeremy Monga from Leicester City this summer, but he instead joined Manchester City.
Nevertheless, Arsenal appear ready to pursue similar signings, eyeing 16‑year‑old wonderkid Bernard from Palace and Cardiff midfielder Donczew, per the Daily Mail.
Both players are highly regarded; Donczew has become Cardiff’s youngest ever first‑team player, while Palace are keen to retain Bernard, whose contract has now expired.
The Eagles hope to secure new terms with the teenager, yet Arsenal remain in contention for his signature.
Arsenal’s future looks bright
Although Arsenal missed out on signing Monga, they already possess one of the nation’s top talents in English winger Max Dowman.
Similarly, Myles Lewis‑Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri remain young and have ample opportunity to develop further, despite already featuring regularly in the first team.
Other prospects such as Marli Salmon and Jaden Dixon are also worth monitoring for the future; their potential addition alongside Bernard and Donczew would bolster a promising long‑term squad for the Gunners.
Sustainability is essential in modern football, so AFC will likely continue promoting academy talent such as Bukayo Saka, who can enhance the first team without incurring transfer fees.
If circumstances change, Arsenal can also capitalize on player sales for pure profit, as demonstrated by former academy graduates Eddie Nketiah and Emile Smith Rowe.
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