Arsenal have agreed a transfer deal to sign Man United’s Joao Virginia (Picture: Twitter)

Arsenal have beaten Manchester United to sign Benfica goalkeeper Joao Virginia, according to reports.

The 15-year-old, who had a trial with United earlier this year, was believed to be on the cusp of sealing a transfer to Old Trafford.

But reports in Portugal say he’s now signed for Arsenal after the Gunners agreed terms on a deal with Benfica.

It’s claimed Virginia has signed a four-year deal at the Emirates Stadium and follows Donyell Malen and Ismael Bennacer in signing in recent days.


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