Arsenal agrees deal for Scottish prospect Callan Hamill

Arsenal is set to finalize the signing of 15-year-old Scottish talent Callan Hamill from St Johnstone, having agreed to a six-figure fee that includes potential add-ons. Hamill, who turned down offers from Celtic and Rangers, will officially join Arsenal on July 1, after turning 16 in March. He has already trained with Arsenal's under-18 team and recently celebrated scoring his first international goal for Scotland's U16 team. The club views Hamill as a promising addition to their youth development program, hoping he will follow in the footsteps of recent academy graduates like Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly. This transfer marks Arsenal's first move of 2025, as they look to strengthen their squad with young talent amidst changes in signing regulations post-Brexit. St Johnstone is expected to receive at least £100,000 in compensation for the young player.