Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Salford City rising star Will Wright after a hotly-contested race with Arsenal.

• Liverpool sign Salford City youngster
• Arsenal were winning the race
• Reds edge battle for teenage striker

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Reds have announced the arrival of the 17-year-old, despite Arsenal looking like they would win the battle for his signature. The club added that the young striker has already played for their Under-21 side in a draw with Hull City on Saturday.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Salford are owned by a consortium fronted by Manchester United icons David Beckham and Gary Neville. So for the Class of '92 in particular, seeing Wright moving to rivals Liverpool may have been tough to swallow. But ultimately, money talks, and it appears Salford received an offer they could not refuse.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Wright, who is very highly rated, made his Salford debut last November when he featured in an EFL Trophy clash with Wolves' Under-21s before making his FA Cup and League Two bow earlier this year. 

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Rising star Wright, who was also a target for Manchester City, Brentford, Leicester City and Burnley earlier this summer, will have his sights set on making his Liverpool debut for Arne Slot's team in the not-so-distant future.

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