Arsenal have agreed a deal for the transfer of England U19 international Jaden Dixon from Stoke City. Fabrizio Romano.
Transfer deadline day was quiet for Arsenal. Following Mikel Merino’s injury, the Gunners explored a move for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, but a deal failed to materialize.
Previous reports suggested Arsenal had entered into discussions for 18-year-old Hearts striker James Wilson, but he was beaten to his signature by north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, who could propose an outright loan with an option to buy, while Arsenal considered a trial deal.
That setback has now been offset as Arsenal look to sign former Tottenham academy youngster Dixon.
The 18-year-old has represented England in the U17, U18 and U19 age groups and has made seven Premier League 2 appearances for Stoke City this season. The youngster also gained senior experience last season, making six appearances for the first team, four of which came in the Carabao Cup.
His performances have attracted the interest of Mikel Arteta’s side, who have now completed a deal for his signature, according to Romano, who claims Arsenal have reached an agreement for Dixon’s transfer to the Emirates Stadium.
Exciting prospect
The 6ft 1in centre-back is now ready to put pen to paper on a four-year contract after Stoke accepted the Gunners’ £3.2million plus add-ons offer, the report said.
Several clubs were interested in the Englishman before Arsenal completed his transfer, viewing the youngster as a huge coup for the club.
Dixon is comfortable on either flank as a wing-back, but is mainly used through the centre. Primarily a centre-back, he already has six first-team appearances to his name for Stoke.
He will take the place of Albanian international star Maldini Kacurri, who completed a permanent transfer to League Two side Grimsby Town last week.
Arsenal have extended their deadline day deals for youth recruitment the sunin a separate report, it appears that the Londoners have agreed a deal to sign St Mirren striker Evan Mooney.
The Scottish striker was at the club’s training ground to complete his transfer worth £400,000 plus extras. the sun adds.
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