Newcastle United pushing to sign Kyran Thompson after his Arsenal contract ended

Newcastle United are reportedly pushing to sign English midfielder Kyran Thompson after his Arsenal contract ended last week. The Magpies want to strengthen their youth ranks with players capable of forcing their way into the plans of Newcastle first-team manager Eddie Howe. The Toons once attempted to bring Thompson to the St James’ Park club in 2024, but he chose to join Arsenal after leaving the West Ham United academy. Newcastle are not guaranteed to sign the 16-year-old either this summer as the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool are also monitoring his situation.

Arsenal pipped Spurs, Chelsea, Man City and Newcastle to Thompson’s services two years ago and the Magpies will hope it is their turn to beat suitors to his signature. They both presented Thompson with their projects at the time, but he opted to join the Gunners. However, he was unable to get guarantees of a pathway to the first-team and has moved on after failing to sign a new deal. It remains to be seen whether Newcastle can offer him what he wants, but talks are expected as they push to bring him to Tyneside.

Thompson is not the only youth player leaving Arsenal this summer, with Man City aiming to tempt Mishel Nduka away from the North London club.