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Arsenal are set to beat Liverpool to the signing of one of the club’s summer transfer targets.

The Reds have strengthened the first team squad with some noticeable signings in this transfer window already.

Florian Wirtz’s move to Anfield broke the British transfer fee record, while there likes of Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez came at a considerably cheap rate given the current market conditions.

However, Liverpool are not expected to stop there.

Arne Slot’s side are expected to bring in more new signings.

Liverpool are expected to bring in a striker and a centre back before the window closes.

The focus of the club’s recruitment team is not just on the first-team squad.

Liverpool are also looking to strengthen for the future.

One player the club have extensively scouted in the last few weeks is Salford’s City Will Wright?

The 17-year-old is a prolific goalscorer, and his exploits have caught the attention on numerous top clubs.

Last month, we exclusively revealed that Liverpool were set to make a move for the youngster.

Wright has impressed for Salford City, scoring over 40 goals across the club’s youth and reserve teams.

He made his senior FA Cup debut against Manchester City at just 16 and is considered a player with a big future.

We exclusively revealed that Arsenal had entered the race for the Englishman, and had presented a higher offer than the Reds.

Arsenal reach agreement with Salford City

We can exclusively Mikel Arteta’s side offered a deal that could fetch Salford City around £400,000, including add ons, which would be a significant boost for the League Two club.

We can now confirm that Arsenal’s offer for the 17-year-old has been accepted.

After only recently turning 17, Wright has already made four competitive appearances for League Two Salford City.

He’s also been heavily involved in the club’s senior pre-season games this summer, scoring four times in three games.

Liverpool have a strict policy on fees they are willing to pay for youth players, Arsenal have stolen a match on the Merseyside club and found a club to club agreement.

The London side will now look to reach an agreement on personal terms with the youngster before completing the move.

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