The transfer window's activity has extended into the season, as Arsenal have confirmed the signing of England U16 international Vincent Joseph.
The Gunners reached an agreement to sign the 16-year-old forward after he turned down scholarship terms from Liverpool, and he has joined their first-year scholars at Hale End.
The youngster's destination had been clear for several weeks, but the move was subject to the resolution of compensation between the clubs.
Joseph spent nine years on Merseyside before deciding to continue his development elsewhere, and chose Arsenal despite interest from Chelsea and Manchester United.
Why Vincent Joseph Has Joined Arsenal's Academy
Arsenal appointed Pascal De Maesschalck as their new academy director this summer, replacing former defender Per Mertesacker, who left the role after eight years to become the Managing Director of Sport for the German Football Association (DFB).
De Maesschalck has overseen a number of new additions to the U18 and U21 groups, strengthening Arsenal's academy groups.
They went to League One to sign Axel Donczew from Cardiff City and signed both Habeeb Ogunneye and James Scanlon from rivals Manchester United.
They also secured Igor Tyjon after lengthy talks with Blackburn Rovers and signed Mylo Bernard and Elijah Upson. The duo of Andria Bartishvili and Phoenix Blayney are also set to join the club, with agreements having been reached in recent months.
Vincent Joseph is set to team up with the U-18s once he arrives at the club, and will now begin his development with Arsenal's U18s.
His older brother, Valentin, also joined Brighton & Hove Albion this summer after leaving Blackburn Rovers.
Vincent Joseph's England Record and Playing Profile
Joseph has built a strong scoring record for England's youth teams, and he has an exceptional scoring record for his country.
He scored eight times and provided an assist in nine appearances for England's U16s, before being called up to the U17s alongside Mylo Bernard and Charlie Phillips.
He is also eligible to represent Germany, having previously been invited to their U15 setup before continuing with England.
Joseph will link up with familiar England youth teammates such as Emerson Nwaneri and Phillips at Arsenal.
He is a versatile attacker, and was compared with Jamal Musiala during his time at Liverpool because of his technical quality and versatility.
The 16-year-old is capable of playing in the number 10 role due to his technical quality, and the number nine role because of his finishing ability.
What Young Players Can Learn From Vincent Joseph's Move
Young players can learn from Joseph's decision to prioritise a new development opportunity over familiarity. He left an academy environment where he had spent nearly a decade to continue his development in a new system.
Also, they must learn to build synergy with their international teammates, even when they do not represent the same club. Joseph's familiarity with his England teammates could help him settle into his new environment at Arsenal.
Young players must learn to keep away from distractions during off-pitch negotiations by displaying mental discipline and persisting with their training while their representatives handle the negotiations.
Joseph had to wait while the clubs worked through the compensation process with Liverpool, and he has been called up to England's U-17s immediately after because he stayed ready through it all.
