Arsenal are hot on the tail of a starlet compared to Pedri. Having showcased the young talent they have in their ranks at the weekend – as Arsenal became the first club to field two players aged 16 or younger in an XI, beating Mansfield Town 2-1 in the FA Cup fifth round – it appears the North Londoners are making youth a keen focus going forward.Cult centre-back Per Mertesacker recently stepped down as Academy Manager at Hale End, and summer transfer plans could well include younger players, as manager Mikel Arteta adds quality to his side.
