Arsenal right-back Carl Jenkinson could be spending the next season out on loan in the Premier League, after Sunderland agreed a loan fee with his parent club. Arsene Wenger has reportedly told Jenkinson that he still has a future at Arsenal, despite this second season out on loan.
Arsenal were asking for a £2million loan fee to take Jenkinson for the coming season. Sunderland were one of many clubs interested in signing Jenkinson, but many were put off by the fee. There is still time for other clubs to put in loan offers for Jenkinson, with West Ham and Southampton also interested in the right-back.
Jenkinson could still return to West Ham
Sunderland agreeing the loan fee doesn't mean that the deal is done, with the player himself having to decide whether to go on loan to Wearside. Jenkinson is thought to favour a move to West Ham over a move to Sunderland, having spent last season on loan at Upton Park, so he will be more likely to move to West Ham if they make an offer.
Jenkinson has been told that he still has a future at Arsenal and could even sign a new contract before going out on loan. Whether this is true still has to be seen, but fans will surely be happy that Jenkinson, who is a fans' favourite, is committing his future to Arsenal.
The full-back is currently on international duty
Jenkinson is currently away at the U21 European Championship with England, after being called up to Gareth Southgate's squad as a result of some impressive performances at West Ham. The half-Finnish right back played 36 times for West Ham last season as they ended the season in 12th place but qualified for the Europa League through the Fair Play League.
Jenkinson has also made 57 appearances for Arsenal, scoring once, as well as an appearance for the senior England national team.
