Arsenal close in on Barca youngster

Arsenal are closing in on signing Barcelona starlet Joel Lopez after the La Masia starlet rejected terms over a contract at the Nou Camp.
The Gunners could bring the 16-year-old left-back to London and follow the path of head of recruitment Raul Sanllehi, who joined from the La Liga champions this year.
Arsenal will be expected to pay a compensation fee for the player, though that sum will be pocket change if Lopez develops into the player his potential suggests he will be.
Lopez may feel there will be more opportunities with Arsenal than at Barcelona.

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