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Arsenal set for late striker move: Manager wants deal
CHARLTON are reportedly eyeing a late loan move for Arsenal striker Stephy Mavididi.
Charlton want Arsenal striker Stephy Mavididi on loan
The Gunners want to send the 18-year-old out on loan this month to gain first-team experience.
And the London Evening Standard claim Charlton want to bring the striker to the Valley.
The report claims Karl Robinson has targeted Mavididi as a potential replacement for Nicky Ajose.
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Stephy Mavididi has eight goals for Arsenal's Under-23s this season
Ajose has been linked with a move to Bradford before tomorrow’s 11pm transfer deadline.
Mavididi is yet to make a first-team appearance for Arsenal.
But he has been included among the substitutes in for two of the Gunners’ EFL Cup games this season.
The striker has also scored eight goals in 17 games for Arsenal’s Under-23s this season.
He could now become the latest Arsenal youngster to join Charlton on loan.
Francis Coquelin, Emmanuel Frimpong and Yaya Sanogo have all joined the League One club on temporary deals over the past few seasons.