Ben Sheaf has signed for Arsenal this summer (Picture: Getty Images)

Arsenal have added to their crop of wonderkids by signing England youth international Ben Sheaf from West Ham.

The 16-year-old, who was rated as a big star for the future at Upton Park, had moved to the Emirates Stadium after turning down a new contract with the Hammers.

West Ham will no doubt be disappointed with the news, as Sheaf is regarded as one of the best young midfielders in the country.

He made his debut for England’s Under-16 team last season and is being tipped to feature more for the Three Lions in the future.


Happy my bro @BenSheaf_ joined the club welcome bro❤️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/WxoqWPYuTw — kaylen hinds (@kaykaymiles_) July 2, 2014

Sheaf already has good sporting pedigree, with his mother and brothers both playing volleyball for Team GB at an Olympic level.



Arsenal are expected to be paying a small amount of compensation for the Kent-born youngster.

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