Arsenal appear to have learn from past transfer mistakes as football.london understands that the north Londoners will look to include a buy-back clause in any deal that allows Charlie Patino to leave the club.
The Athletic’s David Ornstein initially reported that the Gunners were open to facilitating Patino's summer departure as the talented midfielder looks for consistent game time, with another loan move not thought to be an option. football.london came to learn that it is very much a timing issue that has befallen the 19-year-old, with the club keen to significantly strengthen Mikel Arteta's midfield options in the summer transfer window.
Arsenal have previously sold similarly talented youngsters, namely Serge Gnabry and Ismael Bennacer, who have since established themselves as two highly regarded players for Bayern Munich and AC Milan respectively. But they are now keen to have the option to bring back Patino if he develops into a first-team calibre player in the coming years.
