Arsenal have pipped Manchester United to the signing of Sunderland youngster Sam Greenwood, as reported on the official website of the League One club. What's the story? The 16-year-old wonderkid has come through the Sunderland academy and is tipped to be a star for the future. The Black Cats offer the youngster a contract but with interest from Manchester United and Arsenal it was always going to be difficult to keep the talent. Greenwood was prolific for the Sunderland U18s last season, scoring six goals and providing six assists, and he will sign a professional contract with the Gunners when he turns 17 in January. One for the future Greenwood will be hoping to replicate the success of...
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