In training I have had over 26shot on target from Him and He have scored 20goals so far in this Dubai training camp,to be honest I have never faced such a dangerously aggressive strikee like Him before, It’s just a privilege to have him take over Kai Havertz”, Arsenal Goalkeeper David Raya named recently promoted Academy striker as the best young player he has ever faced in His career
In training I have had over 26shot on target from Him and He have scored 20goals so far in this Dubai training camp,to be honest I have never faced such a dangerously aggressive strikee like Him before, It’s just a privilege to have him take over Kai Havertz”, Arsenal Goalkeeper David Raya named recently promoted Academy striker as the best young player he has ever faced in His career
With the news that Kai Havertz has suffered an injury scare there may be an even greater chance of academy attackers getting a callup to the Arsenal first-team squad in the near future.
As Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli are also sidelined, the first-team attacking options are continuing to dwindle.
The likes of Ethan Nwaneri, Raheem Sterling and Leandro Trossard are possibilities to play up front but it seems more likely they will be needed as wide options at present.
Are there are any academy attackers that could realistically get minutes in upcoming games?
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji appears most likely to feature if an academy player is needed. The 22-year-old can play up front or out wide and made his Arsenal debut as a late substitute against Dinamo Zagreb. He has much speed and flair but failed to score during loan spells at Accrington Stanley and Cheltenham.
Winger Ismeal Kabia is also currently with the first-team in Dubai. Capable of playing on either flank but most at home on the right, Kabia is extremely quick and delivers dangerous crosses with regularity but isn’t the most prolific of players.
Charles Sagoe Jr has just returned from a loan spell at Shrewsbury Town. He made his Arsenal senior debut against Brentford in the Carabao Cup last season and has a lot of trickery. He is mainly a winger but has played up front on occasion.
Khayon Edwards is the main striker for the U21s and has a record of 21 goals in 48 games at that level. He has been on the bench for the Arsenal first-team previously but his only senior experience came during seven matches on loan at Leyton Orient last season.
Wingers Seb Ferdinand and Osman Kamara are part of Arsenal’s U21 squad. They were both part of the Arsenal U18 squad that reached the final of the FA Youth Cup two years ago.
Romari Forde is a third year scholar who mainly plays up front but he has struggled with injuries.
Looking at some of the younger players at the club, 17-year-old forward Andre Harriman-Annous now mainly plays as a striker but can also operate as a winger.
Harriman-Annous has scored in six different competitions for Arsenal this season – Premier League 2, the EFL Trophy, the UEFA Youth League, the FA Youth Cup, the U18 Premier League and the U18 Premier League Cup.
Dan Casey mainly plays in midfield but can also play up front and has been prolific for the U18s this season.
Louis Zecevic John is a skilful and quick attacker who can make an impact up front or out wide.
Daniel Oyetunde has worked his way back into contention up front for the U18s of late and has made some crucial contributions.
Northern Ireland youth international Ceadach O’Neill has impressed out wide for Arsenal U18s.
Alex Marciniak, who can play in midfield or out wide, has caught the eye as a substitute for the U18s recently.
Max Dowman has been with the first-team in Dubai but isn’t eligible to play for the senior side in the remainder of the season.
Overall, Butler-Oyedeji perhaps has the best chance of getting minutes if an academy attacker is required, with Kabia and Sagoe Jr also close to the squad.
There are some intriguing younger options such as Harriman-Annous.
