Arsenal Loan Watch Archives: 09/2019

Arsenal loanee Jordi Osei-Tutu was benched for the third match in a row over the weekend, and he’s yet to play a single minute under new head coach Thomas Reis.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan picked up a groin injury this weekend although he managed to grab a match-winning assist first.

Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa has attempted to explain why he continues to pick Patrick Bamford over Eddie Nketiah.

William Saliba returned to first-team action with Saint Etienne on Sunday when he was brought on as an 88th minute sub.

William Saliba has returned to the Saint Etienne first-team squad ahead of their game this weekend but, following it, he is likely to have a new manager.

William Saliba has returned to the St Etienne squad ahead of their game this weekend against Nimes after missing nearly two months following surgery.

Ben Sheaf played another 90 minutes in a 2-0 win over Peterborough on Saturday, so here’s our report on the performance with Rovers fansite Into The Empty Net.

Mohamed Elneny has been suspended for three games following his red card on his debut for Besiktas.

Mohamed Elneny missed one of the biggest matches of his loan club’s season as he was suspended following his red card against Gazisehir on his debut.

Eddie Nketiah had to settle for a spot on the bench again in Leeds United’s match against Derby County on Saturday, coming off the bench for less than 15 minutes.

After a couple more appearances by Arsenal loanee Ben Sheaf for Doncaster Rovers, we caught up with fansite Into The Empty Net for an update on his performances.

According to an article in The Athletic, Leeds United are stressing that Arsenal may recall Eddie Nketiah in January, but the reason is not the first one that comes to mind.

Edin Dzeko says Henrikh Mkhitaryan is a great signing for AS Roma, and the striker hopes the Arsenal loanee will stay with them long-term.

Eddie Nketiah and Henrikh Mkhitaryan both scored over the weekend for their loan clubs, carrying over their strong form from the international break.

Eddie Nketiah scored again for Leeds on Sunday as they beat Barnsley 2-0 away.

Mohamed Elneny received a red card on his debut for Besiktas, in a fiery match that saw three players sent off.

Mohamed Elneny has given his first proper interview since leaving Arsenal to join Besiktas on loan for the season and has revealed that Mesut Ozil told him he should join the Turkish side ‘without thinking’.

Back in mid-August, St Etienne’s manager confirmed that, in consultation with Arsenal’s medical team, William Saliba underwent surgery and would be out for around six weeks, but why was surgery needed and what’s he doing back at Arsenal?

Isn’t that always the way, you leave Arsenal because you haven’t been good enough and before you’ve even kicked a ball for your loan club you’re being hailed as a hero for your people by the Ambassador of your country?

Ben Sheaf made his sixth club appearance of the new season in a 2-1 win at the weekend, so we spoke to a Doncaster Rovers fansite for their thoughts on the Arsenal loanee’s latest showing.