Arsenal confirm talks with 19-year-old winger approached by Newcastle United

Arsenal have confirmed they remain in talks with Amario Cozier-Duberry over a new contract as Newcastle United await the outcome.

The 19-year-old is out-of-contract on June 30 and is understood be wanted by a number of European clubs. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claimed last month the Magpies had submitted a proposal.

But Arsenal haven’t given up hope of retaining the youngster’s service. On Monday, the Gunners announced their retained list with Cozier-Duberry listed under the header of ‘discussions are ongoing’.

Arsenal club statement confirms 22 departures

A club statement read: “Ahead of the official Premier League announcement of all men’s players who will be out of contract at their current clubs on June 30, we are taking this opportunity to thank those players leaving us at the end of the month

“We are saying goodbye to the following men’s players and scholars, and have also included the three women’s players we have previously announced will also be departing. Players are presented in alphabetical order: “Mauro Bandeira, Omari Benjamin, Luis Brown, Catalin Cirjan, Noah Cooper, Sabrina D’Angelo, Henry Davies, Ovie Ejeheri, Mohamed Elneny, Taylor Foran, Hubert, Graczyk, James Hillson, Henry Jeffcott, Tyreece John-Jules, Alex Kirk, James Lannin-Sweet, Kaylan Marckese, Vivianne Miedema, Arthur Okonkwo, Kamarni Ryan, Cedric Soares, Kido Taylor-Hart.

“In addition, please note the following players’ contracts also expire on June 30. Discussions are ongoing and once matters are finalised between all parties, we will communicate in due course: Amario Cozier-Duberry, Karl Hein, Reuell Walters. “We thank all the players leaving us for their contributions to the club. You will always be part of the Arsenal family and we wish you all the best of health and happiness in your futures. 

“Any further developments regarding players extending their contracts, as well as joining/re-joining, or leaving us, will be officially communicated when confirmed.”

Why Newcastle have shown interest in Amario Cozier-Duberry

Cozier-Duberry has been tipped for a big future and compared to Buyako Saka. On Arsenal’s website, a description of the player reads: “Amario starred at both U21 and U18 level last season, making vital contributions in our run to the FA Youth Cup final.

“The winger’s impressive form was rewarded with first-team involvement, as he came off the bench at Emirates Stadium in our friendly with Juventus in December 2022.

“The England youth international was regularly on the bench for us in the Premier League last season, and was part of the touring squad to the United States in 2023, featuring in the second half of our win over Barcelona in Los Angeles.”

Meanwhile, Arsenal under-18s manager Jack Wilshere previously told The Athletic: “Amario is very exciting and Mikel [Arteta] likes him. “He reminds me of Bukayo Saka, plays in the same position as him, needs to get better with his decision-making like Bukayo did, but he’s definitely exciting.

“In some moments he’s unplayable. You give him the ball and he can make things happen. You can set up a team and have a game plan, but when you’ve got individuals like that you’ve got a chance.”