Arsenal are interested in signing teenager Elijah Upson, who is set to leave Tottenham at the end of this month. The 18-year-old has been with Spurs since he was seven years old but is leaving on June 30 when his current contract expires.
The centre-back is the son of former England international Matthew Upson, who was an Arsenal player from 1997 to 2003, making 57 appearances for the Gunners, including 14 in the 2001/02 Premier League season when Arsene Wenger's side won the title. The 47-year-old went on to play for West Ham, Birmingham, and Brighton, earning 21 caps for England.
Tottenham have already confirmed the young defender's imminent exit, wishing him well for the future. A post on X from the Tottenham Hotspur Academy last week read: 'With us since the age of seven, Elijah was a part of the 2024/25 U17 Premier League Cup winning squad, before featuring for both our U18s and U21s last season. We wish him well as he departs for pastures new.'
The Athletic report that Arsenal are keen to build for the future and snap up promising young talent, with Upson on their radar. With the teenager already on his way out of Spurs, the report does not confirm a move across north London, but only that the Gunners are interested in signing him.
The 18-year-old is known for his great pace, having been a national 100m sprint champion during his school days, which is little surprise as his mother is former runner Ellie Darby. Arsenal are looking to the future this summer, with a 16-year-old Leicester City talent also on their shopping list.
The teenage winger has already featured regularly for the Foxes, making 30 appearances in all competitions last season and scoring one goal. Chelsea and Manchester United also have the England Under-19 international on their radars, but Arsenal are thought to be leading the race for him. One of the brightest young talents in the country, with a lot of experience for his age, Leicester are hoping for at least £10m after their relegation to League One. The Times report that Brentford are also keen on the player and are looking to beat Arsenal to his signature.
