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West Ham close to Arsenal youngster deal

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West Ham United are gearing up early for the summer transfer window by targeting one of Arsenal’s rising stars.

Reports, including those from Jorge Bird’s respected Arsenal Youth site, indicate that the Hammers are on the verge of signing young defender Luis Brown from Arsenal. The 18-year-old has confirmed his departure from the Gunners via an Instagram post, signalling his readiness to start anew.

While this may not be a blockbuster signing, securing top youth talents aligns with the objectives set for sporting director Mark Noble. West Ham appear to have moved ahead of other clubs in securing Brown’s services following his impressive trial at the club.

Such moves are not uncommon in youth football. For instance, West Ham’s own Dan Rigge was recently rumored to be of interest to Arsenal and Tottenham, yet it was the Hammers who ultimately drew him away from Manchester City’s academy. It seems that in the world of football transfers, what goes around indeed comes around.

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Kris Gonzo (commonly known to the West Ham community as Gonzo) is the co-founder of Hammers Chat (established 2014) and the lead video content creator and columnist for Claret and Hugh.

With over a decade of professional sports media experience, he is a frequent West Ham United analyst and contributor for Sky Sports News, BBC Football Focus, and BBC Radio 5 Live. He previously served as an official video and content creator for West Ham United FC during the club's tenure at Upton Park and featured in the official documentary commemorating the historic final game at the Boleyn Ground.

A lifelong Hammer since the legendary 10-0 victory over Bury, when he isn't providing daily match analysis on the Hammers Chat YouTube Channel or broadcasting on X (@GONZObignose), he can be found walking his dog and restoring classic pinball machines.

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  • Anon says:

    Good luck to lad but let’s not large this up he was not being offered a professional contract by Arsenal

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