Arsenal Loan Watch Archives: 02/2023

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has praised Albert Sambi Lokonga’s first start for the team, saying he was happy with the midfielder’s performance against Brentford.

Andreas Schicker, Managing Director Sport of Sturm Graz, has announced that he will hold talks with Arsenal over extending the loan of goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo during the international break next month.

After making an impressive start to life at Marseille, Nuno Tavares has set himself a major challenge – to become a goal scoring defender – and he’s doing it.

Albert Sambi Lokonga was back at Anderlecht on Sunday where he ‘kicked-off’ the Belgian Classico against Standard Liege as he was presented to the home fans.

Nuno Tavares, who is currently on loan at Marseille from Arsenal, has confirmed that he will be returning to the London club once his loan spell is over.

An article in France has refereed to Nuno Tavares as a player Marseille ‘cannot do without’ even though they have no option to buy him in the summer.

Arsenal loanee Marquinhos is finally set to make his debut for Norwich City in their Championship clash against Birmingham City after recovering from an injury he arrived with.

Wigan boss Shaun Maloney has called on Miguel Azeez to fight for his place and given an injury update on fellow Arsenal loanee Omar Rekik.

Arsenal loanee Nuno Tavares scored what turned out to be the winning goal for Marseille against Toulouse on Sunday night.

Arsenal youth goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo made his first senior start whilst completing his one-match loan to Hitchin Town on Saturday.

Albert Sambi Lokonga and Ainsley Maitland-Niles impressed after earning starts for Crystal Palace and Southampton on Saturday.

Folarin Balogun had the chance to add to his Ligue 1 goal tally on Saturday after winning a penalty, but his spot-kick was saved by Kasper Schmeichel.

Arsenal youth goalkeeper Brian Okonkwo has finalised a one-match loan to Hitchin Town FC, putting him in line for his senior debut on Saturday.

Arsenal loanee Charlie Patino received a red card in his latest appearance for Blackpool, picking up two bookings in the opening hour of the match.

Marcelo Flores is yet to play for Real Oviedo in 2023, raising questions about Arsenal’s decision not to recall him in January.

Arsenal’s Kido Taylor-Hart and Billy Vigar got their youth loans started with debuts for the Derby County u21s on Monday.

Pablo Mari and AC Monza continued their unbeaten run with another win on Sunday to enter the top half of the Serie A table.

Folarin Balogun scored his 15th Ligue 1 goal of the season on Sunday to maintain his position as the division’s top scorer.

Tim Akinola is impressing for Chesterfield at the moment, despite a clear dip in form for the National League side.

Two more Arsenal players made their debuts for their loan clubs this weekend, at opposite ends of their respective careers.