Record Fee Agreed: Arsenal to Sign Shamrock’s Victor Ozhianvuna

Arsenal have agreed a record-breaking deal to sign Shamrock Rovers’ 16-year-old midfield talent Victor Ozhianvuna, set to join in January 2027.

After a stunning summer of transfer activity, Arsenal have struck a deal with Shamrock Rovers to bring in 16‑year‑old midfield sensation Victor Ozhianvuna. This comes on the heels of a high-profile move for Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace—effectively snatching the playmaker from under Tottenham’s nose—and marks the Gunners’ seventh notable signing this window.

Teenage Irish wonderkid Victor Ozhianvuna

Arsenal’s top-tier summer recruitment continues to make headlines. According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, this deal now sets a new League of Ireland transfer record—underscoring not just the club’s long-term vision but also its willingness to make bold moves in the youth-development market. However, due to post‑Brexit transfer regulations, Ozhianvuna must wait until January 2027 to officially move to London. For now, he’ll continue impressing fans and scouts alike with Shamrock’s first team.

While the precise transfer fee remains undisclosed, insiders confirm it exceeds the sum Tottenham paid for Mason Melia earlier this year—highlighting that Arsenal values this teenage prospect highly. With his medical already completed, formal signatures are expected imminently.

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At just 16, Ozhianvuna is already finding his feet at senior level: 15 outings for Shamrock Rovers, shifting seamlessly between left wing, right wing, the coveted No. 10 role, and even occasional number-eight duties—showcasing his tactical flexibility.

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His arrival promises to fuel Arsenal’s youth-first strategy, continuing a trend set in motion by recent academy stars like Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly. And with 15‑year‑old Max Dowman now making senior appearances, Arsenal’s renaissance in youth development shows no signs of slowing.

Once January 2027 arrives and the move is official, the hope is that Ozhianvuna’s additional senior-level experience and maturity will make his transition to the Emirates seamless—building on a proven pipeline of academy talent that’s already reshaping Arsenal’s future.