Confirmed: Arsenal beat Man City to signing of midfielder and eye deal for Man Utd targetARSENAL have completed the signing of 17-year-old French star Ismael Bennacer from AC Arles-Avignon. By Bruce Archer 18:57, Thu, Jul 30, 2015 | UPDATED: 19:22, Thu, Jul 30, 2015 Link copied Bookmark GETTYIsmael Bennacer has signed a five-year-deal with ArsenalThe youth international joins the Gunners on a five-year deal, according to the Daily Mail.The midfielder had been linked with Manchester City but posted on social media to confirm he has signed for the north London side.Yesterday Arsenal completed the signing of 16-year-old Dutch striker Donyell Malen.Arsenal are also monitoring the situation of 15-year-old Benfica goalkeeper Joao Virginia who has been on trial at Manchester United.Bennacer signing his Arsenal contract. Presumably a professional deal. Eligible for U18s but could play for U21s. pic.twitter.com/MpH04DWc1s— Jeorge Bird (@jeorgebird) July 30, 2015 Related articles Done Deal: Manchester United agree £44m move for Angel Di Maria... Transfer News: Man United done deal, Arsenal's £12m talks,... SUBSCRIBE Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy