Arsenal have flown out for their pre-season tour of Asia, with manager Mikel Arteta taking 30 players with him.

Eight academy graduates are in the travelling party, with Arteta keen to get a good look at the next batch of youngsters to come through at Hale End.

It remains to be seen how many minutes they will get against the likes of AC Milan, Newcastle and Tottenham, but the experience of training alongside the first team will do them the world of good.

Press the next page as we profile all 8 academy stars who could feature in the tour of the Far East.