Arsenal Loan Watch Archives: 01/2021

Southend United are set to make a late decision on the future of Arsenal’s James Olayinka, who is currently injured with his loan deal expiring this month.

Ben Sheaf looks to be closing in on his permanent move to Coventry City, after making his 25th loan appearance for them on Saturday.

Konstantinos Mavropanos helped VfB Stuttgart keep a clean sheet in his first start for the club in over a month on Friday.

Arsenal goalkeeper Dejan Iliev has returned to the club this week after the conclusion of his short-term loan to Shrewsbury Town.

James Olayinka is likely to miss at least a month of football with an ankle injury, but Southend United may extend his loan spell anyway.

Matteo Guendouzi’s loan spell has hit a period of turbulence after a half-time argument and the sacking of Hertha BSC manager Bruno Labbadia.

Tyreece John-Jules and Tom Smith are both back with Arsenal, for different reasons, after their loans in the first half of the campaign.

William Saliba helped OGC Nice keep the first clean sheet of his loan spell with an encouraging performance on Saturday away to Lens.

Tyreece John-Jules suffered a potentially season-ending injury in Doncaster Rovers’ 2-1 victory at Swindon Town last Saturday, compounding a difficult afternoon for the striker.

Harry Clarke announced on Friday that he’s extending his loan deal with Oldham Athletic to the end of the season, admitting he’s ‘delighted’ to do so.

James Olayinka has suffered ankle ligament damage, which could hurt his chances of extending his loan with Southend United.

Zech Medley is back training with Arsenal, despite the lack of official confirmation that his loan spell with Gillingham is over.

Doncaster Rovers boss Darren Moore has unfortunately confirmed the bad news that Tyreece John-Jules has a hamstring tear.

Arsenal loanee Mark McGuinness put in a starring performance for Ipswich Town in their League One win over Burton Albion this weekend.

Jordi Osei-Tutu has suffered a setback on loan with Cardiff City, reinjuring the same hamstring that has kept him out of action lately.

The injury blows just keep coming for Arsenal loanees right now, with James Olayinka and Tyreece John-Jules set for potential spells on the sidelines.

Tyreece John-Jules isn’t scoring too many goals at the moment, despite nailing down his spot in the Doncaster Rovers team on loan.

Arsenal are set to recall three loanees this month, amid concerns over their limited minutes on the pitch in recent weeks.

Arsenal potentially have two tough FA Cup ties ahead of them, whilst a few of their loanees have also drawn Premier League opponents.

Matteo Guendouzi won’t return to Arsenal this month, planning to complete the remainder of the season on loan with Hertha BSC.