Five Arsenal players who need to be loaned out next season

Gervinho (26) – Forward/Winger

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The Ivorian gets himself assists and goals on a regular basis, but often fails to shine on the big occasions. His pace is natural, but his ability with the ball sometimes looks uncomfortable at best. It would be interesting to see how the likes of Podolski or Oxlade-Chamberlain would have faired in some of the positions he’s found himself in.

So why does he need a loan?

As one of the most unpredictable players in the league, you never know what sort of form Gervinho is going to be in. If he really does have the ability we often see flashes of, a loan spell will provide the more consistent game time to prove such ability. If not, Arsenal will be able to cut their losses as soon as possible.

Where should he go?

As someone who has performed for one of the top sides in the country, he can’t take a step too far back. Everton could be a good test. He’d get constant game time at a high level. Stepping out of the Premiership to ‘find himself’ back in France is an option too, with Marseille interested in the Ivorian.