Arsenal are being linked with a move for Fulham U21 centre-back Sam Amissah in a deal that would see the highly rated teenager swap Premier League 2 football for the Emirates Stadium.
The 18-year-old defender, who represents both England and Ghana at youth level, is currently on the books of Fulham’s U21 side after stepping up from the club’s U18s ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. Transfermarkt data lists no current market value for Amissah, a detail which is only likely to fuel speculation over what fee – if any – Arsenal might need to pay to prise him away from Craven Cottage.
Amissah’s contract situation at Fulham is not publicly recorded, and with no expiry date available there remains the possibility he could move as a free agent if his deal has run down or is close to expiring. For now, the probability of any transfer is officially marked as “?” on 5 March 2026, underlining that talks, if they exist, are at an exploratory stage rather than an advanced one.
Born on 7 March 2007, Amissah has progressed entirely through Fulham’s academy structure, moving from Fulham Youth to the U18s in July 2023 and then to the U21s in July 2024. He plays primarily as a centre-back, is listed as comfortable with both feet and wears the number 35 shirt at his current level, attributes that will appeal to a club such as Arsenal who have increasingly favoured versatile, ball-playing defenders.
There are no first-team league statistics or headline senior appearances recorded yet for Amissah, and detailed recent match data – including specific opponents, dates, scorelines and individual performances – is not available in the current records. His experience to date has been confined to youth and development football in England, with Fulham U21 operating in Premier League 2.
With his dual nationality offering a potential future international choice between England and Ghana and his profile still emerging, a move to Arsenal would represent a major step up. If a deal does materialise, it could prove a pivotal moment in shaping Amissah’s early career and determining whether he fulfils his promise at the top level.
