Picture From Kent Online

Gillingham Striker Luke Freeman will travel to North London today for a medical and to talk through personal terms after Arsenal agreed a deal thought to be around £200,000 rising to £1 million should he make 40 first term appearances.

Gills Chairmen Paul Scally Said:

“We have agreed in principal a deal for Luke to go to Arsenal,”

“We are still waiting on some of the finer details to be concluded but we are confident that it will happen very soon.

“It is a shame for Gillingham to lose a special talent such as Luke but we cannot stand in the way of such a fantastic opportunity.

“Arsenal have gone about their business in a fair and commendable way so it was a pleasure to do the deal with them.

“They are a fantastic club and I know that they are the right ones to take Luke on and make him into a Premier League player.”

Quotes From Skysports

It is expected Luke will join up with Arsenal when he turns 16 in March [Similar To The Gilles Sunu Deal]

He will be our first signing of the transfer window, but may not be our last after reports Andre Ayew is in talks with us

Arsene Wenger admitted he was excited about the Freeman signing and he would lead an English revival.

He should play the rest of the season for the Under 18s, and play most of his football in that league next term as well.

Player Profile

Full name Luke Freeman
Date of birth 22 March 1992 (1992-03-22) (age 15)
Place of birth Dartford, England
Height: 180cm
Playing position Striker

Article By J.Sanderson