Arsenal news: Major Bradley Barcola update as Gunners hijack Liverpool transfer target

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Now, Mirror Football brings you two major transfer developments involving Arsenal.Arsenal beat Liverpool to signingArsenal have hijacked Liverpool’s pursuit of teenage goalkeeper Phoenix Blayney. Blayney, 15, was signed from Northern Irish side Larne after impressing during his trial with the Gunners.Blayney chose Arsenal despite also being offered a contract by Liverpool and Nottingham Forest.

He was even seen at Anfield wearing a Liverpool kit after visiting their training facilities.But the youngster’s father has confirmed Arsenal won the race, and it is expected he will sign a pre-contract when he joins up with them this summer. He can put pen to paper on professional terms when he turns 17 in November 2027.Alan Blayney told the Belfast Telegraph: "Everything has been agreed with Arsenal, he just needs to sign the contract.

When he's 17, he will sign a professional contract. Meanwhile, Arteta’s main aim in the transfer market this summer is to take his forward line to the next level, with Barcola being seen as someone who can do just that.He scored 13 goals and registered seven assists in 39 appearances last season, mainly being used as an option off the bench, while winning a league and European double.Sky Sports, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Ultimate TV packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.