Arsenal talks for Gills teenager
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Arsenal have started negotiations to sign highly-rated 15-year-old Gillingham striker Luke Freeman.
They are among a number of Premier League clubs chasing Freeman, who became the youngest ever player to appear in the FA Cup in November.
West Ham and Newcastle have expressed an interest but Gills boss Mark Stimson said talks with Arsenal have begun.
"The chairman's trying to negotiate a deal. We now realise we're going to lose him," he told BBC Radio Kent.
Last month Stimson said that if Freeman, who has made three first team appearances, were his son he would advise him to sign for Arsenal.
He also confirmed that Gillingham have made an increased bid for Forest Green striker Stuart Fleetwood, the leading scorer in the Blue Square Premier. -
Luke Freeman is the one in the picture ?
Looks old for a 15 y.o.
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nope.Originally posted by Trump_Card:Luke Freeman is the one in the picture ?
Looks old for a 15 y.o. -
i thought the deal's sealed?
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got meh?Originally posted by glacer:i thought the deal's sealed? -
ya is tat photo really himOriginally posted by Trump_Card:Luke Freeman is the one in the picture ?
Looks old for a 15 y.o. 
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the Gillingham manager lah.
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Freeman switch confirmed
"We gave him an opportunity but unfortunately when you give someone an opportunity they can get taken away from you and that's what has happened with Luke," Stimson told the Kent Messenger.
"He's gone to probably one of the best clubs in the world to learn his trade and you never know, in years to come, he might come back to Gillingham and show what he can do for them.
"If I wasn't here, would Luke Freeman have played for Gillingham this year? Possibly not, but he has, he's gone on and the club have gained financially from it. That money we're using now to buy other players.
"If that wasn't available then I don't think we could have brought new players into the club.
"I know the situation with the finances at the club and can you generate your own money? I think I've done that. Hopefully there's still a bit left so we'll try and go for a striker."
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hpoe he dun end up like pennant...
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why in UK their 15 year old boys all get a chance to play football while in tis stupid country, we have to study like shit
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Freeman makes good impression on Wenger
Luke Freeman has been at Arsenal for less than a fortnight - but he has already impressed Arsène Wenger.
The 15-year-old striker had three appearances for Gillingham under his belt when the Frenchman made him his solitary signing during January's transfer window. Wenger took Freeman under his wing on his first day at Arsenal's training ground and liked what he saw.
"When he came in on the first day, I took him with me to see what his characteristics were," revealed Wenger.
"He has had a good education at Gillingham and I am impressed by his personality.
"He is brave, knows what he wants and he is a lively guy in the box.
"He is 15 years old and it is down to him to progress."