Overview
- The 18-year-old England U19 defender signs a four-year contract and is set to join Arsenal’s academy rather than the senior squad.
- Fee estimates vary sharply, with multiple outlets citing £3.2m plus add-ons while others report about £500,000.
- Dixon is primarily a centre-back who can cover right-back and has made six senior appearances for Stoke City.
- Arsenal beat competition for the prospect, with Chelsea named among the interested clubs alongside other recent suitors.
- Stoke-focused coverage notes Profit and Sustainability rules as a factor encouraging sales of academy players.