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Arsenal snap up wonderkid Lino Da Cruz Sousa from West Brom as the 16-year-old left-back, who has represented England at Under-16 level, becomes Mikel Arteta's first signing of the January window

Arsenal have completed the signing of wonderkid Lino Da Cruz Sousa from West Brom as Mikel Arteta makes his first move of the January window.

The 16-year-old has been part of the Baggies' youth setup and has been playing two years above his age group in their Under-18s side.

The left back, who is part Brazilian, has already represented England at Under-15 and 16 level and has been earmarked as a future talent.

Lino Da Cruz Sousa has been part of the Baggies' youth setup and has been playing two years above his age group in their Under-18s side
The left back has become Gunners boss Mikel Arteta's first signing of the January window

West Brom coach Peter Gilbert previously said, via The Sun: 'Lino's an athletic full-back, reads the game well, has a lovely left foot.