Arsenal have reached an agreement which will see highly-rated Costa Rica striker Joel Campbell.
Campbell has made just three senior appearances for Deporivo Saprissa, one of Costa Rica's top clubs, but he is already on the radar of top European clubs.
He netted his first international goal in a 5-0 victory over Cuba at the Gold Cup and followed that up with an assist in a 2-0 victory over Bolivia at the Copa America.
Arsenal have moved quickly to see off the competition for his signature and have a $1.5million (£930,000) deal in place.
President of Deporivo Juan Carlos Rojas confirmed the agreement to DNA Radio and said the transfer would be 'very beneficial to both Campbell and Costa Rican football'.
It is expected that Arsenal will then send him out on loan as he has not played in 75 per cent of Costa Rica's games.
He is, however, considered to be an exciting prospect for the future and Arsenal have seen off interest from Italy and Spain in securing his services.
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