Arsenal transfer news: Gunners beat Manchester United to signing of Sunderland wonderkid Sam Greenwood

Arsenal have pipped Manchester United to the signing of Sunderland wonderkid Sam Greenwood.

The 16-year-old, regarded as the shining light of the Black Cats academy, announced the move on his Instagram page.

United were known admirers of the striker, who grabbed six goals and six assists for Sunderland’s Under-18s last season.

However, Greenwood has instead signed a scholarship contract with the Gunners and will agree professional terms when he turns 17 in January.

He said: “Today is the start of a new chapter in my life signing for Arsenal and I can’t wait to get started, I’m looking forward to the challenges ahead.

“Leaving Sunderland after 10 years, the club I love and support was a very hard decision.

“I have met some special people along the way, big thanks to Sunderland and all coaches past and present for everything they have done for me.

“I will never forget my roots.”

Arsenal confirmed the signing of Uruguay midfielder Lucas Torreira from Sampdoria yesterday and have already landed Stephan Lichtsteiner, Bernd Leno and Sokratis Papastathopoulos this summer.

LATEST TRANSFER NEWS

STUNNING REPORTS

Liverpool 'ready to bid £80m for Juventus star' after Ronaldo's Turin move

TRANSFER RUMOUR

Liverpool in talks about making £13m man their third summer signing

TIME'S UP

Six key players Chelsea could be forced to sell this summer

PAPER TALK

Ronaldo’s insane Juve wages, Chelsea man to Real Madrid, Turin ace to Liverpool?

CONFIRMED

Manchester City sign Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez for club-record fee

TRIPLE DEAL?

Sarri, Higuain and Jorginho all closing in on Chelsea moves - reports

TRANSFER WATCH

Every confirmed Premier League signing in summer 2018 transfer window

RON ON HIS WAY

Juventus sign Ronaldo from Real Madrid in stunning £99.2m deal

from Football - news, transfers, fixtures, scores, pictures https://ift.tt/2m5FMX4