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Arsenal secure Arthur Okonkwo to deal ahead of RB Leipzig

Arthur Okonkwo has signed a deal with Arsenal.

England U17 goalkeeper Okonkwo has signed a scholarship deal with Arsenal.

The teen was being linked with RB Leipzig and Celtic, but he will now form part of the new scholarship intake at London Colney.

Last season Okonkwo featured in the FA Youth Cup and the U18 Premier League while he was still a schoolboy and he also produced some fine performances in the Dallas Cup and trained with the first-team.

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