Arsenal have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Will Wright after hijacking Liverpool’s proposed move for the teenager. The transfer was confirmed by Fabrizio Romano. Arsenal won the race despite interest from several clubs. Wright was heavily linked with Liverpool in recent weeks and was expected to complete a move to Anfield, but Arsenal reached an agreement to sign the Salford star. Arsenal will pay a fee of £200,000 to sign the 17-year-old, having sent scouts to watch him in action in a pre-season friendly against York City.

Team Talk reports on Arsenal's successful agreement to sign young striker Will Wright from Salford City.

Goal.com reports on Arsenal's imminent signing of 17-year-old Salford City starlet Will Wright. Arsenal are set to complete the signing of 17-year-old Salford City starlet Will Wright. Liverpool dropped out of the race for the young forward after being outbid by Arsenal.

Goal.com reports that Arsenal have taken the lead in the race to sign young striker Will Wright from Salford City. Arsenal have stolen a march on Liverpool and now look favourites to sign highly-rated young striker Will Wright from Salford City. This suggests that Arsenal have made an improved bid, making them the front-runners in this transfer race.