Confirmed: Goalkeeper Phoenix Blayney to join Arsenal from Larne in summer 2027

Goalkeeper Phoenix Blayney will be part of Arsenal’s scholarship intake for the 2027/28 campaign, the club have confirmed.

Blayney, a Northern Ireland U17 international who currently plays for Larne, previously impressed for Arsenal as a trialist. He also spent time on trial at Liverpool.

The club also revealed that Blayney will sign a professional contract when he turns 17 in November 2027.

Arsenal have two talented goalkeepers in their U16 squad in Charlie Phillips and Max Lo Presti so it will be intriguing to see what the consequences of Blayney’s arrival will be on the other young shot-stoppers.