Arsenal fans react as Alex Runarsson reportedly allowed to leave on loan

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Alex Runarsson will be reportedly allowed to leave Arsenal on loan this month after struggling in his first few months with The Gunners following his summer arrival – and Arsenal supporters have responded on Twitter to the reported news.

Runarsson, 25, joined Arsenal for £1.5million from French side Dijon and has since played five times for the Gunners – replacing Emi Martinez as the club’s second-choice goalkeeper following the Argentine’s move to Aston Villa.

In those five appearances, Iceland international Runarsson has conceded seven goals in his five games, keeping two clean sheets. His last outing saw Arsenal knocked out of the Carabao Cup, with Runarsson making numerous mistakes.

The Athletic claim that Arsenal are willing to sanction the exit of Runarsson, identifying that he needs a loan move to get some game time and restore his confidence. Championship and European sides are interested in his signature.

However, Arsenal will only allow him to go if they can bring in a replacement – after Matt Macey left for Hibernian. But if Arsenal sign a replacement, Runarsson will return from a potential loan to find he may be third choice.

Arsenal fans reacted on Twitter to the reports regarding £40,000-a-week (Spotrac) goalkeeper Runarsson, and many are willing to wave goodbye to the summer signing following his poor start to life in North London.

https://twitter.com/SK_arsenal/status/1348544303572901890

https://twitter.com/ehinowhen_/status/1348544082952519680

https://twitter.com/Gza_8/status/1348544729697415169

https://twitter.com/Mastersson/status/1348543343282839563