Arsenal poach wonderkid Lino Da Cruz Sousa from West Brom because the 16-year-old left-back, who has represented England at Below-16 stage, turns into Mikel Arteta's first signing of the January window
- Arsenal have accomplished the signing of Lino Da Cruz Sousa from West Brom
- The 16-year-old has been taking part in two years above his age group of their U-18s
- The younger left again has already represented England at Below-15 and 16 stage
- The Gunners reportedly beat a number of top-flight sides to Sousa's signature
Arsenal have accomplished the signing of wonderkid Lino Da Cruz Sousa from West Brom as Mikel Arteta makes his first transfer of the January window.
The 16-year-old has been a part of the Baggies' youth setup and has been taking part in two years above his age group of their Below-18s aspect.
The left again, who is an element Brazilian, has already represented England at Below-15 and 16 stage and has been earmarked as a future expertise.
West Brom coach Peter Gilbert beforehand mentioned, through The Solar: 'Lino's an athletic full-back, reads the sport nicely, has a stunning left foot.
'It is not typically a 16-year-old performs a whole season with the 18s, however that is credit score to him as a result of he has a lot potential.'
Arsenal academy boss Per Mertesacker had highlighted the left again place as an space the Gunners must strengthen at youth stage, in keeping with soccer.london.
Along with fulfilling Arsenal's full-back wants, Sousa can even play larger up in midfield.
Sousa's shut management and dribbling means had reportedly attracted the eye of a number of top-flight sides however Arsenal fought of the competitors to safe his signature.
The teen is the primary piece of Mikel Arteta's January enterprise however the Gunners boss is predicted to usher in extra recent faces, with a brand new striker a precedence.
The Spanish supervisor is determined for a brand new ahead to guide the road as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's future on the Emirates seems unsure, whereas Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah's contracts are set to run out in summer time.
Fiorentina star Dusan Vlahovic has been closely linked with the north London aspect however Arsenal face competitors of their pursuit of the Serb with Tottenham, Manchester United and Juventus additionally believed to have an interest.
