Pre-season is the opportunity for players to break into the first team and challenge for a starting place. It is often a time where youth players in particular can make or break their Arsenal careers.
There has been plenty of focus this season on youth for Arsenal. With players like Charlie Patino being given minutes with the senior side and Mikel Arteta giving further chances for youth talents to bed into a senior matchday experience.
However, some players were sent out on loan and will return ahead of the new season having already developed on the senior stage. One name in particular has stood out whilst playing away with the club.
