Arsenal looking to loan players out in January – Arteta

Arsenal are likely to see a number of players leave the club on loan when the transfer window opens in January, manager Mikel Arteta said on Thursday. The Spaniard said this was because they have a large squad and extra players in certain positions. “There are a lot of players that are going to go […]

Arsenal are likely to see a number of players leave the club on loan when the transfer window opens in January, manager Mikel Arteta said on Thursday.

The Spaniard said this was because they have a large squad and extra players in certain positions.

“There are a lot of players that are going to go on loan. That’s the priority at the moment, because we cannot sustain the numbers that we have in certain positions,” Arteta told reporters ahead of Saturday’s trip to West Bromwich Albion.

“We’re looking to do that. And then we will see if we have the right opportunities in the positions that we need some more help. We’re working with the club to try to address them.”

Defender Sead Kolasinac has been linked with a move back to struggling German side Schalke 04 but Arteta refused to confirm any deal.

“We have had some conversations around a few players and whether we can find some loans… But, again, we cannot confirm anything at the moment,” the manager added.

Arteta also said there was no need for a temporary halt to the season after surging infections in the league led to a third match being called off on Wednesday.

“All the protocols we have in place, everything we do around the training ground (and) matches, the fact that we play our game outside, they minimise the risk a lot,” Arteta said.