Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Leicester City youngster Jeremy Monga | OneFootball

Arsenal have reached a full agreement on personal terms with Leicester City starlet Jeremy Monga.

Monga has been at the centre of an intense multi-club tug-of-war following the Foxes’ recent relegation.

Despite strong interest from Manchester City and Bayer Leverkusen, Monga is giving full preference to the Gunners.

The English teenager cannot officially sign professional terms until his 17th birthday in July, meaning Arsenal and Leicester must still negotiate a compensation package.

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta met with the teenager’s entourage to outline the club’s long-term plan for his development.

Central to Berta’s pitch was a clear first-team pathway, closely modelled on that of fellow academy product Max Dowman, who has successfully integrated into the senior squad.

Monga already boasts a remarkable pedigree for his age, having made his senior breakthrough under Ruud van Nistelrooy and racked up 30 first-team appearances for Leicester last season.

Valued for his explosive pace, directness and versatility across both flanks, he is viewed internally at Arsenal as a key piece in future-proofing the club’s frontline.

However, Mikel Arteta and Berta are mindful of the leap in intensity from the English Football League to a title-winning Premier League side.

To ensure his progress is not stalled behind Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, a developmental loan move has not been ruled out once Monga formally signs and settles into his new surroundings.