The 20-year-old winger, a Sierra Leonean native, has joined Scottish side ST Mirren as their ninth signing of the summer, moving from the English Premier League champions Arsenal for the 2026/27 season.

An impressive 2024/25 campaign saw Ismeal make his first-team debut for us in our 5-1 win against Bolton Wanderers in the Carabao Cup third round at Emirates Stadium.

Ismeal signed a second professional contract with us in August 2025 and was loaned to Shrewsbury Town for the 2025/26 season, where he made 43 appearances and won the League Two Goal of the Month award for April with a stunning long-range shot against Fleetwood Town.

He first joined Arsenal’s senior squad in September 2024, making a first-team appearance during a 5-1 EFL Cup win over Bolton Wanderers. After a pre-season friendly against Real Betis, Ismeal chose to join Craig McLeish’s team despite interest from other clubs. He will be available for selection in the upcoming Premier Sports Cup match against Rangers.

Manager Craig McLeish expressed excitement about the signing, highlighting Ismeal’s skills as a fast, direct winger who excels in one-on-one situations and emphasising that he brings motivation and potential for development.