Report: Arsenal youngster Zech Medley agrees Gillingham switch

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Young Arsenal defender Zech Medley has reportedly agreed a loan move to League One side Gillingham.

According to the Evening Standard, the 20-year-old will pitch up at Priestfield Stadium in a bid to get regular game time for his development.

Medley joined the Gunners from London rivals Chelsea in 2016, and made his senior competitive debut for the club in November 2018 in a Europa League game against Vorskla Poltava.

He has yet to feature in the Premier League, and will be hoping to make a big impression in 2020/21 for the Gills.

The 6ft 5in centre-half is said to be highly regarded by Gunners’ youth coaches, and there are high hopes he can prove himself in the English third tier.

Arsenal are looking to strengthen their defence this summer, with Gabriel Magalhaes the name doing the rounds at the moment.

William Saliba is now an Arsenal player of course having played out another season at Saint-Etienne.

It could be that Medley is a potential future replacement for David Luiz, who recently agreed a one-year extension at the Emirates.

The Brazilian will be 34 when the club will see about another extension, so a strong season from Medley could potentially be quite important in that sense.

It is understood by the Evening Standard that Medley will link up with his new teammates on Monday afternoon.