Arsene Wenger unveil New young talent Hopes to Bring Into Arsenal's First Team Next Season

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There has been much speculation surrounding Arsenal over the past few weeks including manager Arsene Wenger's future and his proposed transfer activity for this summer now he has signed a new two year deal.

One key skill which has persisted throughout Wenger's career is his ability to spot young talent from around the globe and nurture them into great players at Arsenal.

The Gunners boss told the ​club's website that he has identified two young players from the academy that he believes are ready for the first team; Reiss Nelson and Ainsley Maitland-Niles.

"We have some young players who will join the squad next season," the Frenchman said. "Like Reiss Nelson, like Ainsley Maitland-Niles already. So they are two players."
"So we have quality players who might have a chance next season and hopefully we will be able to do that again because that's part of the DNA of the club as well."

17-year-old Nelson became a key member of Arsenal's Under-23 side that eventually finished fourth in Premier League 2 last season.

The attacking midfielder, who can also play on the wing, scored 12 goals and notched six assists in 27 appearances across several youth competitions last season, including the UEFA Youth League and the Under-18 Premier League.

Maitland-Niles has already played a handful of first team games for Arsenal including six first team appearances last season; but only one of those appearances was in the Premier League.

The 19-year-old midfielder is currently away in South Korea with the England Under-20 team and has played a key part in the side reaching the World Cup final - the first time any England side of any level has reached a World Cup final since 1966.

England will play Venezuela on Sunday to decide who will be declared the champions of the world at Under-20 level.