Arsenal Rumours Archive September 24 2013

24 Sep 2013 08:23:03
Arsenal have signed a 19 year old International defender from Nigeria called Semi Ajayi. Is he one for the future or is he ready now please Eds.
Thanks. {Ed001's Note - I am told by Charlton staff that he has a lot of potential but is not ready yet for the first team. They were also under the impression he was signed by the U21s, rather than the first team, as a development player.}

Signed perm deal and straight in academy

This is a bit of a strange one. A few months ago, he was lining up for Norwich City U21 squad in pre-season, and they have a habit of not telling people who they have brought into their academy (I know, living in Norwich and going to select games at Carrow Road - Games where Arsenal attend).

Not sure what the circumstances there were though, and it looks as if he either didn't make the grade at Norwich, or he turned down their approaches in sight of a bigger deal, with a better club (No disrespect, but Arsenal are a huge club in comparison), ending up at Arsenal.