Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Widely reportedDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 13 Aug 2026
Arsenal and Liverpool in tribunal standoff over teen striker
A 16-year-old striker's move to Arsenal has sparked a compensation battle with Liverpool.


V. Joseph
player
Player
Vincent Joseph
Position
Striker
Current club
Liverpool
Linked club
Arsenal
What happened. Liverpool and Arsenal failed to agree compensation for 16-year-old striker Vincent Joseph, who left Liverpool last month, and are heading to a tribunal.
- Joseph declined Liverpool's scholarship offer, which had to be signed by July 1.
- Arsenal won the race despite interest from Manchester United, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
- Previous tribunal for Isaac Moran resulted in a fee potentially reaching £5m.
A tribunal will determine the compensation fee Liverpool receives for the teenager.
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