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Loan watch: Asano features for Japan as Bola is benched again

It was a quiet couple of days for the Arsenal loanees this weekend, as many clubs took time off for the international break.

Arsenal’s loan system seems based on ‘dumb luck’ compared to Chelsea’s

Arsenal's loanees aren't playing and they aren't developing.

Loan watch: Bola suffers cup agony, Nwakali features for the reserves

There were a couple of Arsenal loanees in action on Wednesday night, with Bola enduring a cup exit at the hands of Swindon, while Nwakali picked up 45 minutes for the reserves.

Loan watch: Campbell picks up new injury, while wins allude the rest of Arsenal’s...

Just three of Arsenal's nine loanees were involved over the weekend, as many continue to struggle with game-time or injuries. None of them were on the winning side either.

Loan watch: Nwakali gets second league start as Lucas and Asano also feature

Lucas Perez, Takuma Asano and Kelechi Nwakali all started their matches on Saturday, whilst a few other loanees missed out.

Iwobi called up for Nigeria’s matches against Algeria and Argentina

Alex Iwobi has been called up by Nigeria for their upcoming matches against Algeria and Argentina.

Another goal but Arsenal players struggle on loan

Arsenal's loanees continued to struggle in the latest round of games around Europe.

Loan Watch: Lucas scores two as Martinez finally gets a start

Arsenal's loanees had one of their busiest weeks of the season so far, with the highlights being Lucas Perez getting among the goals and Emi Martinez finally getting a start.
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Loan watch: Only 4 of 9 feature as players struggle for game time

Of the nine Arsenal players currently out on loan, four featured over the weekend.

Loan Watch: Campbell involved in three goals in 13 minutes on injury return

Joel Campbell contributed three goals in 13 minutes off the bench for Real Betis, while Lucas Perez and Kelechi Nwakali featured as late substitutes in their respective games.

Video: Arsène Wenger sends message to Nigerian fans

Arsène Wenger has congratulated all Nigerian Arsenal fans after the Super Eagles qualified for the World Cup next year.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Lucas Perez of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Video: Lucas Perez scores as two other loanees make appearances

Lucas Perez scored as none of the Arsenal loanees making appearances were on the losing side this weekend.

Loan watch: Man-of-the-match performance by Bola and Perez gets a start

Marc Bola was a standout performer against Blackpool, Lucas Perez featured against Espanyol and Nwakali, Mavididi and Asano made substitute appearances for their loan sides.
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Loan watch: Bola, Asano, Nwakali and Lucas all feature

Marc Bola, Takuma Asano, Kelechi Nwakali and Lucas Perez all featured for their clubs last weekend. 

Arsenal loan watch: Nwakali scores, Lucas makes Depor return and Asano features

Arsenal's Kelechi Nwakali scored for VVV-Venlo, while Lucas Perez returned for his former club and Takuma Asano also featured.
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These five Arsenal wonderkids could be the future of the club

With Arsenal's finances dictating them from making a marquee signing, they'll be forced to look to the academy for inspiration. And there are five players who could well be the future of the club.

Loan watch: Bola and Asano feature, Campbell, Lucas and Nwakali depart

In addition to Arsenal's loanees getting game time for their respective clubs, there was also a lot of movement in the last few days of the transfer window.

Nwakali targets #10 shirt at VVV Venlo

Kelechi Nwakali has been sent out on a season-long loan to VVV Venlo and has revealed he has a certain shirt number in mind once he starts.

Nwakali joins VVV-Venlo on loan

Arsenal forward Kelechi Nwakali has joined Dutch Eredivisie side VVV-Venlo on a season-long loan, the club have confirmed.

Kelechi Nwakali joins VVV-Venlo

Arsenal forward Kelechi Nwakali has joined Dutch Eredivisie side VVV-Venlo on a season-long loan deal.

Kelechi Nwakali to join VVV-Venlo on loan

Young midfielder Kelechi Nwakali will go on loan to Dutch side VVV-Venlo, according to a report.

VVV Venlo, FC Utrecht and Basel interested in loaning Kelechi Nwakali

VVV-Venlo, FC Utrecht and FC Basel are interested in loaning Arsenal and Nigerian midfielder Kelechi Nwakali, according to the player's agent.

Nwakali trains with Arsenal U23s ahead of loan move

Kelechi Nwakali has been training with the Arsenal U23s ahead of an expected loan move in the coming season.

Nwakali keen for a loan move to Germany

After discussions with Arsenal over his future at the club, Kelechi Nwakali is set for a second loan spell and this time the Nigeria youth international wants to go to the Bundesliga.

Nwakali meets with Arsene Wenger

Kelechi Nwakali met with Arsene Wenger, with the pair believed to have held talks over his future at Arsenal.

Nwakali ‘excited’ as agent confirms he’ll train with Arsenal first team in pre-season

Kelechi Nwakali's advisor, Allwell Nwakali, has confirmed that the midfielder will be training with Arsenal's first team in pre-season this summer.

Nwakali to join up with Arsenal first team for pre-season

Kelechi Nwakali will join the Arsenal first team for pre-season ahead of next season.

How Samuel Chukwueze’s move to Arsenal collapsed

Nigerian starlet Samuel Chukwueze was all set to join Arsenal in 2016, but the deal unexpectedly collapsed.

19-year-old Nigerian set to make breakthrough at Arsenal sooner rather than later

After excellent performances at the u17 World Cup in 2015, Kelechi Nwakali was a wonderkid whose stock rose rapidly before finally completing a five-year deal to join Arsenal in March last year.

German and Belgian clubs approach Arsenal for Nwakali on loan

According to an exclusive on allnigeriasoccer.com, top tier sides in both the Bundesliga and Belgian Pro League have approached Arsenal about Kelechi Nwakali's availability on loan this summer.
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21 players: Arsenal loan deals reviewed

This season was mostly a forgettable one for the first-team, but how did the players across the club's various levels out on loan fare?
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21 players: Arsenal’s loan deals reviewed

This season was mostly a forgettable one for the first-team, but how did the players across the club's various levels out on loan fare?
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Loan watch: Asano wins league, Nwakali assists while Toral scores

It was a successful finish to an eventful weekend of European football for Arsenal's players out on-loan.

Nwakali scores volley in play-off draw for MVV Maastricht

Kelechi Nwakali scored his third goal of the season to help MVV Maastricht earn a 1-1 draw against SC Cambuur in the first leg of their play-off semi-final clash on Thursday evening.

Nwakali ‘eager’ to learn about his future at Arsenal

Kelechi Nwakali’s agent is hopeful that the Nigerian midfielder will return to Arsenal this summer to continue his development at the Emirates rather than out on loan again.
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Loan watch: Bennacer assists, clean sheets for Pleguezuelo and Moore

It was an encouraging start to the weekend for Arsenal's loanees in action.
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Loan watch: One assist but lack of minutes elsewhere

With the 2016/17 campaign nearing completion across Europe's top leagues, minutes for Arsenal's players out on-loan were scarce this weekend.

O’Connor’s loan terminated as player looks for future elsewhere

Recent reports have confirmed Arsenal defender Stefan O'Connor has returned to the club early, after his loan spell with Dutch side MVV Maastricht was unsurprisingly terminated.

Nwakali’s goal not enough to stop defeat

Arsenal youngster, Kelechi Nwakali scored the opening goal for MVV Maastricht but could not stop his side losing 2-1 to Den Bosch in a Dutch second division game in Holland on Friday.

Loan watch: Injury, ignored, benched and impressive starters

Six Arsenal loanees' clubs were in action on Sunday. Here's how they got on: Read more: Friday and Saturday loan watch round-up Calum Chambers Calum Chambers is still...