Kyle Walker-Peters: Spurs defender reacts to Southampton move
Arsenal’s plan to sign Cedric Soares could materialise now Tottenham defender Kyle Walker-Peters has joined Southampton on loan. The Spurs academy graduate penned a six-month loan deal at St Mary’s as he look to gain more game time in the Premier League.
Tottenham transfer decision could help Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta seal next deal (Image: Getty)
Gunners technical director Edu said: “Pablo is an experienced player who will provide us with additional defensive quality.
“We have been monitoring Pablo’s career for a while and we are very pleased to have reached agreement with Flamengo for him to join us initially until the end of our season.
“Together with Mikel and his coaching team, we are all looking forward to seeing Pablo in an Arsenal shirt.”
Cedric has six months remaining on his Saints deal but Arsenal want him urgently and will therefore pay a fee as oppose to waiting until he's available on a free transfer in the summer.
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“I come here looking to help the club improve and improve myself. I just want to win as many games as possible and enjoy playing football.
“I had a chat with the manager and he assured me I was the type of player he liked and I got that feeling from watching Southampton that I could fit in well.”