Arsenal may lose academy starlet Charlie Patino to a free transfer. This is the deal that the midfielder has with Arsenal in the final year of his contract.
The 18-year-old was featured twice under Mikel ArtetaHe scored last season on his debut in the 5-1 win over Sunderland in Carabao Cup.
Then he began to work in the FA Cup Third Round defeat to Nottingham ForestHe tried to stand his ground but was unable to do so before being taken off the field in the 69th minute.
He has been a great loanee for Championship side Blackpool, scoring one goal in nine matches in all competitions.
However, The AthleticReports suggest Patino has a uncertain future, with the youngster set for release at the end.
It has been said that despite the ‘contract dilemma’, the GunnersHowever, they do have the option of activating a two year extension. Talks are still ongoing.
Patino is believed to be eager to agree to terms in north London with Arsenal having only a few more months to exercise their option.
He starred in Blackpool’s 3-1 victory over Watford last weekend, with Arsenal scouts said to be in attendance at Bloomfield Road.
The Athletic also reports the uncertainty surrounding the England youth international has seen Patino ‘generate interest’.
It is claimed that both teams from England and clubs from overseas are keeping an eye on him.
It’s not just Arsenal that could lose out on Patino, with the English teenager eligible to represent Spain as he holds a Spanish passport thanks to his dad.
In a positive sign for Arsenal, Gabriel Martinelli, a Brazilian winger, has announced He would like to sign a new contract.
After the Sunday victory over Liverpool – 3-2, he said: “Of course, I want to stay.
“We are talking. Let’s see what is going to happen, but I want to stay, of course.”
Arsenal is also thought to be involved. In negotiations with William Saliba and Bukayo Saka about new deals following their stunning start to the season.
