The Gunners embarked on an aggressive recruitment drive at youth level last summer and Brexit rules have made British players more in demand.
Arsenal signed Brayden Clarke from Wolves last year after being impressed by his performances for Wales’ youth teams.
Hamill has previously been on trial with Arsenal and was part of the Under-17 squad that won the Flamengo Adidas Cup in Brazil in December.
Arsenal are set to sign Scottish youngster Callan Hamill from St Johnstone.
Arsenal have won the race to sign him, though, and he will bolster their youth sides next season.
