Arsenal have reportedly won the race to sign French wonderkid Ismael Bennacer. The Gunners have fended off competition from Manchester City to land the 17-year-old, who currently plays for French third division side AC Arles-Avignon. City were favourites to capture Bennacer with reports in his homeland claiming he had agreed personal terms over a move to the Etihad. But now, according to L'Equipe, Arsene Wenger has stolen a march on City and the Gunners are now in prime position to bring the teenager to the Premier League. A French youth international, Bennacer made seven senior appearances for AC Arles-Avignon last season but could not prevent them from being relegated to the third-tier.
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