Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign forward Will Wright from Salford City despite interest from Arsenal, a source has told ESPN.

Liverpool had looked like they were the frontrunners for the striker’s services about two weeks ago when they offered £100,000 plus add-ons, but it appeared like they were going to miss out when Arsenal entered the race and offered £250,000 plus major add-ons for the League Two striker.

The 17-year-old has passed his medical ahead of a £200,000 move to Liverpool, with Arsenal now considering alternative targets to strengthen their academy team. One target is England Under-17 international Igor Tyjon, currently at Blackburn