Arsenal: 9 young players set for summer loan departures

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 30: Daniel Ballard of Blackpool celebrates with the trophy after winning the Sky Bet League One Play-off Final match between Blackpool and Lincoln City at Wembley Stadium on May 30, 2021 in London, England. A limited number of fans will be allowed into the stadium as Coronavirus restrictions begin to ease in the UK following the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /

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WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 08: Ben Cottrell of Arsenal U21 during the EFL Trophy match between AFC Wimbledon and Arsenal U21 at Plough Lane on December 8, 2020 in Wimbledon, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images) /

Arsenal Midfielders Leaving on Loan

The name most familiar with supporters will be Ben Cottrell, who despite being just 19 is tipped to have a fruitful career ahead of him. An attacking midfielder who can really play anywhere in midfield and even out wide, he captained the Premier League 2 side on a number of occasions and finished the season with four goals and two assists.

Playing 13 minutes in last season’s Europa League is an indicator of his progress so far, and a season away gives him every chance to return with experience behind him.

There will be plenty of suitors for Cottrell, who will embark on his first loan spell away from the club.

As for Tim Akinola, the defensive midfielder played the joint-most minutes for the Under-23 side last season. A big talent, he will have his chance to impress over a full season of first team football.

The standout midfield option in that department was Miguel Azeez, who has been tipped to get his chance with the senior outfit for next season and could well earn some minutes in cup competitions.

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