Arsenal youngster in talks with ‘a number of sides’ including Barnet ahead of Emirates exit

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EFL Analysis can exclusively reveal that Arsenal youngster Jack Henry-Francis is in talks with a host of Football League clubs.

Henry-Francis, 21, is set to leave Arsenal this summer following the expiration of his contract and is looking to find somewhere he can play regular first-team football.

The midfielder never made a senior appearance for Mikel Arteta’s side but was named in the squad for Premier League and Champions League fixtures, featuring as an unused substitute.

Now, as he prepares to leave the Emirates Stadium, several teams are interested in landing his signature.

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Which clubs are interested in Jack Henry-Francis?

According to EFL Analysis’ Chief Football Correspondent Graeme Bailey, Henry-Francis is wanted by plenty of League Two clubs.

Newly-promoted Barnet are one of those Bailey mentioned, as well as Cheltenham Town and Crawley Town.

Crawley were relegated from League One last season and will have aspirations of an immediate return to the third tier, while Barnet are geographically the closest to Arsenal and that could sway him when it comes to making a decision.

Jack Henry-Francis’ former manager thinks he will remain in England

Henry-Francis has had limited football at a senior level but did enjoy a successful loan spell at League of Ireland outfit Sligo Rovers in 2024, making 13 appearances and registering one assist.

Sligo manager John Russell was asked about the possibility of the 21-year-old returning to the club, but he predicts that the midfielder will remain in England.

He told The Herald: “Jack has ambitions to try and play at the highest level.

“When you see him sitting on the bench in Champions League games and Premier League games, I am sure his goal would be to try and stay in England.”