St. Johnstone youngster completes Arsenal trial as Gunners eye transfer | OneFootball

St. Johnstone’s Callan Hamill has held his trial with Arsenal, joining training, playing an academy friendly, and visiting the Emirates Stadium.

Callan Hamill playing for the Scotland u15s (Photo via Hamill on Instagram)

Last month, reports from Scotland revealed that Arsenal were targeting a move for St. Johnstone youngster Callan Hamill, with the player’s current club giving him permission to go to London for a club visit.

The Athletic confirm that the visit is with a view to a transfer next summer, when he’ll be eligible for the move to England. Rangers and Celtic are also interested in the signing. The trial took place this week.

The 15-year-old kicked things off with a training session with the Arsenal academy (per Arsenal Youth), before visiting the Emirates Stadium.

Hamill has since shared on his Instagram story that he took part in an academy friendly to complete the week.

Callan Hamill during his trial with Arsenal (Photo via Hamill on Instagram)

Scout Appreciation on Twitter reports that the friendly was a mix of Arsenal u15 and u16s, playing against St. Albans City FC. With Arsenal winning 4-1, it was a good way to cap things off for Hamill.

St. Johnstone reportedly rate Hamill highly, and they remain keen for him to sign a professional contract when he’s eligible next year.

The youngster is a Scotland u15 international as well as playing for St. Johnstone’s youth teams, making his international youth debut in late 2023.

Hamill has gone on to feature for the Scotland u15s four times, all of which were starts at centre-back, but he can also operate as a full-back.

Callan Hamill playing for the Scotland u15s (Photo via Hamill on Instagram)

Speaking about Hamill’s most recent appearance against Spain in April, St. Johnstone’s youth academy head Alistair Stevenson said: “He played the whole game in that one and again acquitted himself well.

“He was up against top players who will all be playing with big clubs in the Spanish youth leagues. To know that he can compete at that level – and be a leader at that level – will be great for his confidence.

“Callan has previously captained the team and he very much is a leader. He is in good company with who he is rubbing shoulders with.”