Arsenal have beaten Manchester United to the signing of Norway Under-16 star Erik Tobias Sandberg.

The Sun says Sandberg, 16, is considered to be one of the hottest prospects in Scandinavia and impressed with his display against England Under-16s in February.

United boss Jose Mourinho and Arsenal's Arsene Wenger were both eyeing the talented centre-back.

But Arsenal have won the battle after agreeing a deal with Lillestrom SK. He's been offered a scholarship deal and will be eligible to sign his first professional contract on his 17th birthday next February.