Arsenal have signed Southampton right-back Calum Chambers in a £12million deal.

Arsenal have signed Southampton right-back Calum Chambers in a £12million deal.

The highly-rated 19-year-old has only made 23 first team appearances for Southampton but Arsenal have seen enough to recognise his potential.

Chambers becomes the third player after Theo Walcott in 2006 and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in 2011 to swap the south coast for north London.

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smail understands that manager Arsene Wenger plans to convert Chambers in to a centre back in the long term.

Wenger is impressed with the defender's versatility and it is hoped that in time he could become as influential as former captain Tony Adams.

Chambers said: 'I am so happy to be signing for Arsenal. They are a team I have much admired for their playing style, and a team who have been one of the top sides in Europe for many years. I'm looking forward to joining up with my new team-mates today and beginning preparation for the season ahead.