Arsenal loanee Charlie Patino is "close" to a return for Blackpool, football.london understands. Patino was injured in his first Championship start for the Seasiders, having impressed in his two substitute appearances and EFL Cup outing.
Patino is considered one of, if not, the most talented youngsters coming through the latest generation of Arsenal’s Hale End academy. First-team football was necessary to allow the England youth international the minutes to develop at such a crucial point in his progression.
Now, after several weeks on the sidelines, Patino is hoping to return to action. Blackpool play against Brooke Norton-Cuffy’s Rotherham side on Wednesday evening before travelling down to London to play Millwall.
