‘Exciting’ Arsenal talent set for La Liga loan after penning new contract

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is currently fine-tuning his squad preparations ahead of the start of the new season.

The Gunners are also likely to be busy in the transfer market, with just over three weeks until deadline day.

Arsenal have made one senior signing to date, bringing Riccardo Calafiori to the Emirates Stadium from Bologna.

The Gunners have also moved several players on this summer, both permanently and on loan.

Emile Smith Rowe has joined Fulham permanently, while Albert Sambi Lokonga and Nuno Tavares have left on initial loans.

Now, it looks as though another Arsenal player is set for a move away from N5, with a loan move on the cards.

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Arsenal goalkeeper Karl Hein set for Real Valladolid loan

Arsenal goalkeeper Karl Hein was set to be out of contract this summer, meaning he could have moved on a free transfer for no more than a training compensation fee.

However, he went on to commit his future to the Gunners, with The Athletic reporting that he did so on the understanding he would get a good loan move this summer.

Now, according to SLP sports editor Richard Cawley, Hein is now set to link up with La Liga side Real Valladolid on loan.

The 22-year-old was set to join Charlton Athletic, but this seems to no longer be the case.

Hein set to test himself against the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona

Hein is an “exciting” talent – as Edu recently said on the Arsenal website – who looks like he has a bright future ahead of him.

He showed in pre-season that he ready for high-level football.

Charlton are only in League One, so it can be argued that joining a team in La Liga, where he’ll be up against some of the best strikers in the world, will be better for his development.