Arsenal talent Charlie Patino looks set to leave the club on a permanent deal this summer after a successful loan spell with Blackpool. The Gunners activated an option to extend Patino’s contract until 2025, but he is unlikely to feature in Mikel Arteta’s plans next season.
Arsenal are prioritising a move for West Ham captain Declan Rice ahead of next season as they look to bolster Mikel Arteta's midfield options, football.london understands. If the 24-year-old completes a move to the Emirates Stadium, this would see Patino fall further down the pecking order upon his return to Arteta's squad.
The 19-year-old talent wants regular first team football next term to continue his development and does not want to be loaned out by the Gunners once again. Folarin Balogun finds himself in a similar position to Patino this summer with the young striker proving to be one of the best strikers in Ligue 1.
