Overview
- Arsenal confirmed a pre-contract for defender Marli Salmon that allows him to sign his first professional deal when he turns 17 on August 29.
- He made his senior debut in December in a 3-0 Champions League win at Club Brugge, becoming Arsenal's fourth-youngest player in European competition.
- He later featured in FA Cup ties against Portsmouth and Wigan, then started a 2-1 win at Mansfield Town alongside fellow 16-year-old Max Dowman in a first for 59 years.
- He has not played in the Premier League yet but has been an unused substitute against Aston Villa, Brighton and Bournemouth.
- Despite first-team involvement, he is expected to feature for Arsenal U21s in the Premier League 2 play-offs against Manchester City.