Arsenal have loaned youngster Armand Traore to Portsmouth in a season-long deal...
Sky Sports News report that the Frenchman will play out the season at Fratton Park, as the club's second and therefore final - as per Premier League rules - loan signing of the summer. The permanent signing of Jerome Thomas from Charlton Athetlic, who had previously been on loan, allowed this move to be finalised.
Traore, 18, has shown glimpses of explosive potential at Arsenal, having been plucked from Monaco's youth ranks in 2005, but is currently understudy to the incredible Gael Clichy at left-back, and Samir Nasri has started the season in perfect form with a goal on debut from left wing.
He will join Ben Sahar of Chelsea as a loanee at Fratton Park, competing most probably for a slot at left-back, competing with the likes of Herman Hreidarsson for a starting spot.
Pompey got off to an awful start to the season with a 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on the opening day of the Premier League season, having also lost the Community Shield to Manchester United on penalties, following a drab 0-0 draw.
Traore recently signed a long-term contract extension with Arsenal.
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