Arsenal and Barcelona are both reportedly pursuing Laciné Megnan-Pavé from Montpellier HSC U17, as the young French prospect continues to impress within the national youth football scene. The Frenchman, who is just 15, is already being regarded as one of the most exciting young players in the country and is developing rapidly with every game. Several clubs have been monitoring his progress over the past few months, and Arsenal is one of the teams showing strong interest in his signature.Arsenal’s ongoing focus on youth developmentThe Gunners have built a strong reputation for developing young talent, with their current first team already featuring several players who graduated from their highly regarded academy. Arsenal has long been considered a welcoming environment for emerging prospects, offering a structured pathway from academy level to senior football. The club’s consistent approach to nurturing young players aligns closely with the potential move for Megnan-Pavé, who could either join the academy setup or, in time, earn opportunities with the senior squad.Arsenal’s strategy of investing in youth has brought them success in recent years, and Megnan-Pavé could become the next addition to that growing list of young talents. His combination of technical ability and maturity has already caught the attention of top scouts, and his name has quickly become one of the most recognised within French youth football.Barcelona’s scouting interest and the player’s next stepAs reported by Get Football News Spain, both Arsenal and Barcelona are keen on signing Megnan-Pavé. The report states that Barcelona have been scouting the youngster for several weeks, while Arsenal have been doing the same, reflecting the high level of competition for his signature. Both clubs see him as a potential long-term investment who could thrive within their respective systems, known globally for developing world-class players from a young age.However, given his age, Megnan-Pavé might be hesitant to leave France at this stage of his career. Such a move would require careful consideration from both the player and his family, and any transfer is likely to depend on how comfortable he feels with the prospect of relocating abroad. As the season progresses, either Arsenal or Barcelona could make a decisive move, but patience may be required in what could become one of the most intriguing youth transfer pursuits in European football this year.__________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, please contact us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsArsenal and Barcelona set to battle it out for French teenager1 November 2025, 21:00Mikel Arteta was impressed with his team’s fine first-half display1 November 2025, 19:45Declan Rice praises Arsenal’s quality after they beat Burnley1 November 2025, 18:30The post Arsenal and Barcelona set to battle it out for French teenager appeared first on Just Arsenal News.