Arsenal officially announce three more players who will definitely be leaving the club

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The Arsenal academy has long been a breeding ground for talent, but this summer will see the departure of three promising Hale End graduates: Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, Jack Henry-Francis, and Jimi Gower.

As their contracts near their end, the trio’s exit marks a significant moment for the club’s youth setup, with decisions driven by Arsenal’s evolving first-team demands and the players’ need for regular senior football.

Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, a 22-year-old forward, made headlines with his Premier League debut against Ipswich Town and a brief Champions League appearance against Dinamo Zagreb.

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Despite scoring seven goals in Premier League 2 this season and earning the August Player of the Month award, his lack of consistent first-team minutes signals the need for a new challenge. Norwich City have shown interest, though the recent departure of Jack Wilshere from Arsenal’s coaching staff may complicate this move.

Jack Henry-Francis, a 21-year-old defensive midfielder, impressed during a loan at Sligo Rovers and trained regularly with Mikel Arteta’s squad.

Named on the bench for high-profile matches, including Arsenal’s Champions League win at Real Madrid, he showed promise but struggled to break through in a competitive midfield. His versatility and tidy passing will likely attract suitors as he seeks regular senior football.

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Jimi Gower, a midfielder, also featured on the fringes, earning call-ups for three consecutive first-team games, including against Real Madrid. Despite his technical ability, the 20-year-old faces stiff competition, making a move elsewhere logical for his development.

Beyond these three, other departures loom. Khayon Edwards, another Hale End product, is expected to leave, while players like Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand, Charles Sagoe Jr, and Elian Quesada-Thorn face uncertain futures. Youngsters Jakai Fisher, Zac Shuaib, and Reece Clairmont are also set to exit as Arsenal prepare a large intake of new scholars.

As Arsenal aim to maintain their Premier League title challenge, these departures reflect the harsh reality of balancing youth development with first-team ambition. The Hale End trio’s next steps will be closely watched by Arsenal fans, hopeful they shine elsewhere.

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