Exciting attacker training with Arsenal – 64 goals in 95 youth appearances – report

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Arsenal reportedly have two young US-based players in training ahead of a potential move to the Premier League outfit.

We previously reported how Colorado Rapids midfielder Dantouma “Yaya” Toure was at London Colney training with the Gunners.

Now, MLS Soccer have reported that teammate Darren Yapi is also taking part in sessions with the Arsenal Under-23s.

The 17-year-old signed a Homegrown contract with the Western Conference leaders ahead of the 2021 season.

He spent most of the year on loan at the Colorado Switchbacks, the Rapids’ USL Championship affiliate, scoring twice.

Yapi, who has represented the United States at Under-17 level, boasts an impressive record at youth level.

He netted 64 goals in 95 appearances for the Rapids academy prior to penning his Homegrown contract.

Stan Kroenke, the Arsenal owner, also owns the Rapids.

Two more talents for the famed Arsenal academy?

Arsenal boast an impressive youth setup, with plenty of top talents coming through the ranks at Hale End.

The likes of Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe stand out, but there are many more set to come through.

Folarin Balogun appears set for a EFL loan in January, while the likes of Kido Taylor-Hart, Omari Hutchinson and Charlie Patino also look destined for success.

It looks as though Rapids and Arsenal could be forging links together, and if that means the US club’s top talents getting trials with the Gunners, that’s a good thing.