Arsenal wants to sign 20-year-old Ligue 1 attacker

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·24 February 2026

Arsenal wants to sign 20-year-old Ligue 1 attacker

Arsenal have earned a reputation for identifying and developing elite talent, and further reinforcements could soon arrive at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners continue to perform strongly in the league, and their ability to recognise emerging quality is widely regarded as a key factor behind assembling one of the most competitive squads in Europe.

Among the players attracting their attention is Rayan Fofana, a 20 year old currently playing for RC Lens in Ligue 1. The youngster has been tipped to become the next major departure from the French side for a significant transfer fee, continuing a trend of talented prospects progressing from Lens to bigger stages.

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Arsenal Monitoring Emerging Talent

Fofana’s development in France has not gone unnoticed. Several clubs are reportedly tracking his progress, having been impressed by his performances and potential. Given the level of interest, it would be unsurprising if he does not remain at Lens for an extended period.

As reported by Team Talk, Arsenal are serious about adding him to their squad at the end of the current season, viewing him as one of the finest young players in Europe. The report indicates that the club are determined to strengthen their options with players capable of contributing both immediately and in the long term.

Competition for His Signature

Under the guidance of Mikel Arteta, Arsenal already possess a number of outstanding young talents, with additional prospects emerging from their academy system. Nevertheless, Fofana is understood to be high on their shortlist.

The club are aware that if they fail to act decisively, another leading European side could secure his signature. Their recruitment strategy in recent seasons has focused on combining youth with quality, and pursuing Fofana would align with that broader vision of sustained competitiveness at the highest level.

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