Arsenal now set to sign ‘top’ Premier League youngster for absolutely free

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Arsenal will reportedly sign Wolves youngster Brayden Clarke without having to pay a compensation fee ahead of the defender’s move to north London.

News broke yesterday that Arsenal were winning the race to sign 16-year-old defender, with Clarke since confirming on Instagram that he will be leaving his boyhood club.

A Wales youth international, Clarke is one of the most exciting prospects in the Premier League and a talent who could one day be playing the senior game if his development continues at this current pace.

Arsenal set to sign Brayden Clarke without paying compensation fee

And according to Football London, Arsenal are set to sign Clarke for absolutely free, with the Gunners viewing the versatile centre-back as a ‘top talent’ ahead of his move to the English capital.

Able to play in central defence as well as at right-back, there’s a lot to like about Clarke’s game in regards to young defenders who could one day feature for Mikel Arteta’s side.

Comfortable on the ball as well as proving to be a menace in the air, Clarke ticks all the boxes needed to become a top defender at Arsenal, with the Gunners somewhat lacking quality academy prospects in this position.

However, the signing of Clarke can remedy this issue, with the defender capable of one day making it into the professional game and becoming a star for Arsenal.

Arsenal have landed themselves a long-term bargain

Arsenal are no strangers to signing youngsters on good deals, yet signing Clarke for what could be virtually nothing is quite the bargain for the Gunners.

Indeed, here we have a product of one of the best academies in the Premier League who is already representing one of the home nations at a good youth level.

And Clarke at Arsenal could be an ideal fit, with the teenager set to join a club that will improve his development and will take his game to new heights in the years to come..