Akpom set for Aston Villa loan move

According to ESPN FC, Arsenal are looking to send under-23 striker, Stephy Mavididi, out on loan for the rest of the season. 

Mavididi came through Arsenal’s youth academy at Hale End and is now starting for the under-23 team at only 18-years-old. The striker is highly regarded by Arsenal, who see a loan to a different club for the rest of the season as the next step in his development.  

According to the report, multiple clubs in England and abroad are after the youngsters signature. 

Mavididi has blossomed at the youth level, scoring 17 times in 30 appearances for the under-23 side last season and eight in 17 this year, thus a move to gain top level experience is essential for Mavididi at this stage in his career.