Arsenal: Next transfer imminent as striker bids farewell to Liverpool on Instagram after agreement | OneFootball

Vincent Joseph says “the time has come to say goodbye”

As first reported by the The Athletic last month, an agreement has been in place between Arsenal and the England youth international after he did not sign scholarship terms at Anfield this summer following the expiration of his schoolboy registration contract.

Furthermore, it was reported at the time that the Gunners and Liverpool were discussing a fee settlement for the 16-year-old striker.

Due to Joseph being under the age of 24 and not signing a professional contract with Liverpool, if the two clubs were not able to reach an agreement over a fee, it would be decided by a tribunal.

Judging by the teenager’s post on Instagram, it would appear some sort of resolution is in place after he posted a farewell message.

“After 9 unforgettable years, the time has come to say goodbye,” Joseph wrote. “Thank you for the memories, and for making my time here truly special. @liverpoolfc YNWA.”

Joseph has scored eight goals in nine appearances for England’s under-16 side and played for Liverpool in the under-18 Premier League last season, scoring three goals in two appearances.

If Joseph - as expected - does join Arsenal, he will continue the club’s aggressive youth recruitment which has been the focus all summer.

Andria Bartishvili, the highly-rated Georgia forward, will join up with Arsenal next summer after signing a pre-contract agreement and the same applies to young goalkeeper Phoenix Blayney.

In addition, Habeeb Ogunneye, James Scanlon, Igor Tyjon, Axel Donczew, Mylo Bernard and Elijah Upson - son of former Arsenal defender Matthew - have all made the switch to the Emirates Stadium during the course of the summer.