Gunners swoop for Mexican starlet Vela

MEXICAN outfit Guadalajara have confirmed their young striker Carlos Vela has agreed a move to Arsenal.

The 16-year-old has yet to make his professional debut with Guadalajara, but caught the eye of the Premiership side after his five goals in six matches helped Mexico win the Under-17 World Cup in Peru.

Vela’s father Enrique told the Mexican media his son was set to move to England, and Guadalajara have now confirmed the deal. “It’s official that Carlos Vela, the Under-17 world champion, now belongs to Arsenal,” said a club statement.