Five Arsenal players who need to be loaned out next season

Park Chu-Young (27) – Striker

Scout Report:

Under rather strange circumstances, Park signed for Arsenal at the end of the 2011 summer transfer window, from Monaco. He had been set for a medical at Lille but the transfer was cancelled last minute as Arsenal displayed interest. Fans at the Emirates have had limited views of the South Korean striker, but his finishing ability is unquestionable (23 goals in 61 games for a rather average South Korean national team).

So why does he need a loan?

He’s been prolific in the past, but has been completely abandoned at Arsenal. A very strange signing, with something to prove. A future at the Emirates is highly unlikely, but he could prove himself and get back into the interest of smaller clubs, earning him a transfer and more consistent playing time.

Where should he go?

A recent loan-spell at Celta Vigo proved rather unsuccessful (3 goals in 20 appearances). It may make sense for him to head back to France, or even head into lower sections of the English leagues. Brighton & Hove Albion could be a good destination. They let in the least goals in the Championship last season, but struggled to find the all-important goals, Park could make the difference for them. Over in Ligue 1, Bordeaux are also lacking in the goals department and they would prove a real test for the striker.