Mikel Arteta's plans to keep building at Arsenal could be dealt a blow this summer with one of his brightest talents set to leave the club.
Charlie Patino has spent the season on loan at Blackpool, who were relegated on Friday night following a 3-2 defeat against Millwall. But despite the struggles of The Tangerines, the 19-year-old has excelled in midfield, and will return to the Emirates this month having undoubtedly enhanced his reputation.
Patino burst onto the scene back in December 2021 when, within moments of coming on for his debut against Sunderland in the League Cup, the youngster scored his first senior goal. Boss Arteta afterwards lauded a "beautiful moment," but also warned against over-hyping the teenager.
