Arsenal want to sign third youngest player in Premier League history behind Nwaneri and Dowman

Arsenal could have the three youngest appearance makers in Premier League history at their disposal after it emerged that the club are showing 'strong interest' in one of English football's most promising talents.

Ethan Nwaneri, who is currently on loan at Ligue 1 side Marseille, is the youngest player in Premier League history having made his Arsenal debut against Brentford in 2022 at the age of 15 years and 181 days old.

Back in August, Max Dowman became the second 15-year-old to represent the Gunners in England's top flight, when he made his debut as a substitute in a 5-0 win over Leeds United at the age of 15 years and 235 days old.

The third youngest appearance maker in Premier League history, meanwhile, is the highly-rated Jeremy Monga, who featured for Leicester City in a 3-0 defeat against Newcastle in April 2025.

Since achieving the feat at the age of 15 years and 271 days old, Monga has attracted interest from a host of top European clubs, including Arsenal, who are said to be long-term admirers of the England youth international.

That's according to a report from the Telegraph, which claims the club are hoping to 'fend off competition from rivals in the race for his signature'.

Jeremy Monga has made nine starts in all competitions for Leicester City this season. Image credit: Getty

Monga can play on either wing, as well as centrally as a playmaker, and his direct style of play will certainly be welcomed by onlookers in North London if they manage to strike a deal.

The 16-year-old has made 28 appearances in all competitions for Leicester this season, a tally that includes nine starts.

Leicester are currently struggling to survive in the Championship and sit second-bottom with four games to play, so the Foxes could potentially lose some of their most talented youngsters this summer.

As mentioned above, Monga has attracted interest from several clubs, including Manchester City and Chelsea. In fact, Spanish giants Real Madrid are also said to be keen.

The top 20 youngest Premier League players

1. Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) – 15 years, 181 days old
2. Max Dowman (Arsenal) – 15 years, 235 days old
3. Jeremy Monga (Leicester City) – 15 years, 271 days old
4. Harvey Elliott (Fulham) – 16 years, 30 days old
5. Matthew Briggs (Fulham) – 16 years, 68 days old
6. Izzy Brown (West Bromwich Albion) – 16 years, 117 days old
7. Aaron Lennon (Leeds Utd) – 16 years, 129 days old
8. Jose Baxter (Everton) – 16 years, 191 days old
9. Joél Drakes-Thomas (Crystal Palace) – 16 years, 194 days old
10. Rushian Hepburn-Murphy (Aston Villa) – 16 years, 198 days old
11. Gary McSheffrey (Coventry City) – 16 years, 198 days old
12. Jake Evans (Leicester City) – 16 years, 234 days old
13. Reece Oxford (West Ham United) – 16 years, 236 days old
14. Jack Robinson (Liverpool) – 16 years, 250 days old
15. Jack Wilshere (Arsenal) – 16 years, 256 days old
16. Angel Gomes (Manchester United) – 16 years, 263 days old
17. Mark Platts (Sheffield Wednesday) – 16 years, 263 days old
18. James Vaughan (Everton) – 16 years, 270 days old
19. Mikey Moore (Tottenham Hotspur) – 16 years, 277 days old
20. Antwoine Hackford (Sheffield United) – 16 years, 288 days old