Arsenal youngster Salah Oulad M'Hand is close to completing a loan move to Hull City, football.london understands. The Dutch midfielder was a key part of Kevin Betsy's under-23 side last season and was rewarded for his performances with a substitute appearance during the first team's pre-season friendly victory over Nurnberg last month.
Talks are thought to have been going on for some time over a move for Salah. A breakthrough was finally reached this week though and the midfielder is expected to complete the formalities for the move in Hull today where he will reportedly wear the club's number 10 shirt.
football.london understands that the loan move does include an option to buy next season. However, this will be a significant financial commitment for Hull that will ideally ensure the 18-year-old gets as much game time as possible at the MKM Stadium this year.