adminLeicester City enter the 2026 summer period with a lot of uncertainty hanging over the club after a difficult run of seasons.
Following their relegation from the Premier League in 2024–25, they have struggled to find stability in the Championship, with results and consistency not matching expectations for a club of their size and recent history.
Instead of pushing for an immediate return to the top flight, their campaign has been shaped by inconsistency, pressure on the squad, and growing concerns around direction both on and off the pitch, which has led to back-to-back relegations.
Away from the pitch, things have not been much calmer. Financial issues and rule breaches have added extra pressure, leading to punishments that have made an already difficult season even worse.
With squad changes expected and key young players attracting interest from bigger clubs, Leicester now face a crucial rebuilding phase. The focus going into the next window is not just about strengthening the team, but also about trying to steady the club and stop the slide before it gets any deeper.
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The Gunners have held an interest in Monga for several months, and discussions have already taken place, with reports suggesting that verbal understandings have been reached with the player’s camp and talks between the relevant parties are ongoing.
Monga, who is just 16 years old, has already made seven Premier League appearances for Leicester City and featured 27 times in the Championship last season.
Arsenal have been tracking his development for a long time and are now actively working on a potential deal.
The England youth international has represented his country from Under-15 level.
He is expected to sign his first professional contract with Leicester when he turns 17 on July 10, a milestone that would also allow the club to receive a fee should he be sold.
Monga made his Premier League debut at the age of 15 in a 3-0 defeat to Newcastle United at the King Power Stadium during the 2024–25 season, becoming the second-youngest player in Premier League history at the time, behind only Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri.
Former Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy previously praised him, saying: “You could see glimpses of his great qualities. He’s a great winger with pace. He’s a fantastic talent and a great boy. He deserved these minutes and hopefully more to come.”
He scored his first Leicester goal in a 2-1 defeat away to Preston North End in August, becoming the youngest goalscorer in Championship history at 16 years and 37 days old.
Monga was part of the Leicester City squad that suffered back-to-back relegations, with the club dropping into League One after a 2-2 draw with Hull City in April.
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