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Arsenal announce third summer signing as fans wait for Ben White confirmation
Arsenal are still yet to confirm the signing of Brighton defender Ben White - but have signed a young striker to add to their ranks.
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Arsenal have completed the signing of Fulham youngster Mika Biereth. The 18-year-old striker scored 21 goals in 21 games for the Cottagers' under-18 side last season, as they won the under-18 Premier League south.
“It feels great and I’m really excited to be here,” the youngster told Arsenal.com.
“It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity and I couldn’t really turn it down.
"I think now with the recent track record of youth going into the first team, I thought it was a great project to try and be a part of.”
Biereth is predominantly a striker but can play on either wing.
As well as the 21 goals he scored, he provided 13 assists in the under-18 Premier League South, showing he can score and assist goals.
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Biereth is the Gunners' third signing of the summer, after the additions of Albert Sambi Lokongo and Nuno Tavares.
However, the club are still yet to annouce the signing of Brighton defender Ben White.
The England international is said to have had his medical earlier this week, as well as a fee and personal terms being agreed, so an announcement should be imminent.
The 23-year-old impressed for the Seagulls last season and was called-up to Gareth Southgate's England sqaud for Euro 2020.
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As well as White, Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing Real Madrid playmaker Martin Odegaard.
The Norweigan spent last season on loan with the Gunners, and boss Mikel Arteta is said to want him back permanently.
They have been targeting various other No 10's, including Leicester's James Maddison.
But Odegaard is reportedly their top target, with the Gunners looking to improve on last season's eighth-place finish.
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If Real Madrid are happy to sell, Arsenal are ready to pounce.
And it appears as though Odegaard would be happy to return to north London, expressing how happy he was to be playing at the Emirates Stadium last season.
"I have felt at home since the first day," Odegaard told Sky Sports earlier this year.