Arsenal are expected to make a move for Tottenham gem Elijah Upson after the decision to leave

Arsenal are set to make a move for a ‘special’ Tottenham star who have decided to pull out of their north London rivals, according to reports.

The Gunners’ summer recruitment drive has not only focused on adding more names to the first team, but also rising stars of the future.

Andrea Berta and co continue to identify some of the brightest young talents available as they look to strengthen the school’s pipeline in the coming years.

Another player who has featured heavily in recent discussions is Leicester City youngster Jeremy Monga.

Arsenal have already made a huge effort to sign the young star and remain interested despite seeing an opening bid knocked back.

The winger is regarded as one of the most exciting prospects in English football and has attracted the attention of several top clubs, but Mikel Arteta’s side are leading the way.

Alongside Monga, Arsenal have also been working on a move for Georgian talent Andria Bartishvili.

Reports have suggested the Gunners want to secure the youngster’s future before rival clubs step up their interest, as talks continue to sign the 17-year-old, who has been linked with PSG star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Arteta’s English champions have found great success in developing young talent in recent years, and they are not stopping now.

That reputation has become a key selling point when Arsenal approach rising stars and their representatives, and another promising youngster has emerged as a target.

Arsenal are set to make a move for Tottenham youngster Elijah Upson

According to ESPN reporter James Olley, Arsenal are expected to move to Tottenham for Elijah Upson.

The 18-year-old will leave Spurs when his scholarship contract expires at the end of June after turning down a professional contract at Hotspur Way.

His decision to leave created an opportunity that Arsenal wanted to explore.

The youngster, who is the son of former England defender Matthew Upon, is understood to be held in high esteem despite not being at his best at Tottenham.

The young defender has impressed at youth level and is regarded as a player with huge potential, with football talent scout Jacek Kulig calling him part of a “special generation” in Spurs’ youth ranks.

A report from ESPN indicates that Arsenal are among the clubs expected to make a move once his move from Tottenham becomes official.

The interest in Upson also highlights just how active Arsenal really are in the youth market.

While much of the attention remains focused on potential senior signings, there is significant work being done to strengthen the club’s long-term future.