It seems that Charlie Patino is set to depart Arsenal this summer.
David Ornstein of the Athletic broke the news that Patino is unwilling to head out on loan again next season, keen to play consistent minutes, something he is unlikely to be afforded in north London next term. The Gunners are open to facilitating the teenager's wishes and football.london has come to learn that it is very much a timing issue regarding Patino given Mikel Arteta's side are keen to bolster their options in the middle of the park during the summer transfer window.
This means that the 19-year-old just wouldn't be afforded the game time that he is craving, making a permanent exit a sensible solution for all parties. Patino's proposed exit initially seems like a big blow for Arsenal considering how highly Arteta has spoken of him in the past but the club's Hale End academy has a wealth of other midfield options coming through, most notably Myles Lewis-Skelly.
