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Can Brooke Norton-Cuffy break into the first team next year? By Tum Balogun The end of the league campaign means one thing. Transfer season.  Much attention has already turned to the rumour mill of comings and goings at Arsenal but, what about the youngsters who could force their way into Mikel Arteta’s plans? The promising full-back Brooke Norton-Cuffy is chief among them.  He is the latest in the seemingly endless conveyor belt of exciting ‘double barrelled’ English right-backs - s ee Alexander-Arnold, Walker-Peters and Wan-Bissaka.  Norton-Cuffy made his senior debut on loan at Lincoln City in January this year after signing his first professional contract with Arsenal in 2021.  The 18-year-old joined the League One side in the winter transfer window to gain more first team experience and made 17 appearances, scoring one goal.  That strike came at home in a 3-1 victory against promotion hopefuls Sheffield Wednesday and showcased his modern skillset.  In ...

Player profile: Brooke Norton-Cuffy By Oli Dickson-Jefford When someone is playing U23 football aged 17, you know that a special talent is emerging.  And as he celebrates his 18th birthday today, Brooke Norton-Cuffy might not have to wait too long until he begins making senior appearances for Arsenal. Arsenal’s Hale End academy is brimming with young talent but the right-back is one of the brightest prospects in English football and could be set for a stellar career. Here is all you need to know about the teenager ahead of what could be a huge couple of seasons for him. Background Norton-Cuffy may now be dreaming of becoming a Gunners legend but that wasn’t always the case. Born in Pimlico in south west London, he was originally part of Chelsea’s academy before being signed by Arsenal aged 12. Football was his main passion growing up but he was an incredibly talented sportsman across a range of activities, including basketball, athletics, gymnastics and swimming. The birthday boy s...