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Sports July 18, 2026

Arsenal Move to Sign Tottenham Defender Gains Momentum, Says

Arsenal Move to Sign Tottenham Defender Gains Momentum, Says

Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign 18-year-old centre-back Elijah Upson after he declined a new contract offer from Tottenham.

The defender is the son of former Arsenal player Matthew Upson, adding a notable family connection to the move across north London.

Upson had been linked with several top clubs, including Chelsea and Bayern Munich, while Tottenham pushed to retain him.

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The agreement is now complete, with the transfer set to be officially announced in the near future.

Upson has built a strong reputation during his time in Tottenham's academy and is regarded as a promising talent for Arsenal's long-term plans.

His father, Matthew Upson, began his senior career at Arsenal after joining from Luton Town and made 57 appearances for the club.

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He was part of the Premier League title-winning squad in the 2001/02 season before later playing for Birmingham City, West Ham United, and Stoke City.

Arsenal supporters will now watch closely to see whether the younger Upson can develop into a key figure at the Emirates Stadium.

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