An Arsenal youngster has now been seen back in training at London Colney with reports suggesting he will be leaving this summer.
July has rolled around, and with it comes the prospect of Arsenal finally making some moves in the transfer market, with the north London side heading out to the United States at the end of this month for the start of pre-season.
As well as new signings, departures are expected for the Gunners, with a number of big-name players likely to leave, as well as several academy prospects who could depart on loan or for a permanent deal, for the right money.
And one Hale End talent linked with a move away from Arsenal is now back in north London.
Charlie Patino back in Arsenal training amid exit rumours
As per Chris Davison on Twitter, England youth international Charlie Patino is back at Arsenal having returned from his season-long loan spell with Swansea City, where the midfielder impressed in patches.
With reports circulating that the £26m-rated youngster is desperate to leave for good this summer, Patino’s return to training is a big hint that the midfield is ready to work this pre-season to get himself out there in the shop window.
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Indeed, Patino is a player who could make Arsenal a sizeable amount of profit if he was to move on this summer, with the Gunners keen to bring in first-team additions to bridge the gap between themselves and Manchester City.
And with Patino already back in training to work on his fitness, there’s a real chance that interested parties could soon make their move to sign the 20-year-old midfielder, who seems set for a permanent move.
Arsenal should look to sell Patino first this summer
Reports of Patino leaving this summer have been around as far back as last year, with the England youth international clearly set on leaving in the coming weeks and starting fresh at a new club.
And with Arsenal’s summer really about to start in the coming weeks, the Gunners should look to make Patino the first player they sell this window, with the 20-year-old in need of a restart in his career.
With a rumoured valuation of £26m, Arsenal know there is some serious money to be made in selling Patino this summer, and offloading the youngster as early as possible could be beneficial for all parties involved.
