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Arsenal Sends Another Nigeria Youngster Out On Loan

English Premier League side Arsenal has allowed youngster, James Olayinka to go out on loan to League Two side Northampton Town for the remainder of the season.

The midfielder was part of the Arsenal pre-season squad or the 2019-2020 season where he played some match and scored two goals.

A dynamic and versatile midfielder, James (Full name Olujimi James Olayinka) made his Premier League 2 debut at the start of 2018/19 as a 17-year-old and went on to make a further 12 appearances, assisting twice

Northampton Town currently sits on the sixth spot in league two table and coach of the team, Keith Curle believes the addition of Olayinka will help the team’s midfield and to push for promotion.

James Olayinka is still eligible to play for both Nigeria and England at youth level as he is yet to be capped by the two countries.

Olayinka becomes the Ninth Arsenal player to go out on loan from the emirates so far this season.