Arsenal have confirmed the signing of teenage striker Vincent Joseph from Liverpool.The Gunners have been on a youth recruitment drive in recent months, with the 16-year-old the latest to make the move to north London.View Tweet: https://x.com/ArsenalAcademy/status/2100570612875882684?ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwJoseph established himself as one of the most prolific strikers around at youth level during his time on Merseyside. “We’re delighted to confirm the signing of talented young England U-16s striker Vincent Joseph,” a statement read on Arsenal’s official website.“The forward joins us as part of our first year scholarship intake for the 2026/27 season. “After getting off to a brilliant start at under-18s level for Liverpool last season, Vincent is keen for more opportunities to develop his game. “Our new striker will be hoping to help us chase trophies at Academy level this season, and his outstanding goalscoring record could prove important in such a push. “As well as scoring three goals in his first two under-18s games last season, the England youth international has scored eight times in his nine games for the England under-16s side, also providing an assist. “Vincent will link up with some familiar faces as he begins his time in north London, having worked with Emerson Nwaneri and Charlie Phillips at international level. “The partnership between himself and Emerson has proved valuable for the Three Lions, something the forwards will look to replicate in north London. “Everyone at Arsenal would like to welcome Vincent to the club and looks forward to seeing him in action for us this season and beyond.”Joseph’s exit postJoseph confirmed that he was departing Liverpool via Instagram on Tuesday night, bringing a nine-year stint with the Reds to an end. View this post on Instagram “After nine unforgettable years, the time has come to say goodbye,” the post began.“Thank you for the memories, and for making my time here truly special. YNWA.”Joseph joins an academy that has strengthened considerably recently.Emerging Georgian star Andria Bartishvili and young goal machine Mylo Bernard have both moved to the capital side recently.James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye have also both swapped Old Trafford for the Emirates Stadium.Arsenal also lured Elijah Upson, son of former centre-back Matthew, away from Tottenham Hotspur earlier this year.Igor Tyjon, Axel Donczew and Phoenix Blayney have also made the move to Arsenal.Meanwhile, academy graduate Max Dowman is continuing to make some serious waves in the first-team at the age of 16.