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While the Premier League still has just over a week before the 2019/20 season kicks off, a number of Arsenal players are set to debut with their new squads even sooner. League One, League Two, the Slovak Super Liga, and 2. Bundesliga all kick off this Friday, while Ligue 1 and the marquee Arsenal loanee have one week remaining.
Here is a quick rundown of the Arsenal players out on loan (so far), where they will be this season and how each club did last year.
Daniel Ballard
Age: 19
Position: Center Back
On Loan To: Swindon Town
League: Finished 13th in the league. Exited the FA Cup in the 2nd round, EFL Cup in the first round, and did not advance past the group stages in the EFL Trophy.
Last Season: League Two
At Age 19, our new man has:
— Swindon Town FC (@Official_STFC) July 3, 2019
✅ Made a @NorthernIreland Senior Squad
✅ Been made @Arsenal's youth captain
Who's looking forward to seeing him at the County Ground next season?#STFC pic.twitter.com/HS681q6vvM
Dejan Iliev
Age: 24
Position: Goalkeeper
On Loan To: ŠKF iClinic Sereď
League: Slovak Super Liga
Last Season: Finished 6th in the league and advancing to the Round of 16 in the Slovak Cup.
Best of luck, Dejan #WeAreTheArsenal https://t.co/DnfOPrr3j3
— Arsenal Academy (@ArsenalAcademy) July 13, 2019
Jordi Osei-Tutu
Age: 20
Position: Right-back
On Loan To: VfL Bochum
League: 2. Bundesliga
Last Season: Finished 11th in the league and exited the Cup in the first round.
Best of luck with @VfLBochum1848eV, Jordi #ArsenalAcademy https://t.co/4A8Qx70rGz
— Arsenal Academy (@ArsenalAcademy) June 25, 2019
Ben Sheaf
Age: 19
Position: Defensive Central Midfielder
On Loan To: Doncaster Rovers
League: League One
Last Season: Finished 6th, making the playoffs losing to Krystian Bielik’s Charlton Athletic on penalties. Advanced to the fifth round of the FA Cup before being knocked out by Crystal Palace. While the club saw early exits in the EFL Cup (2nd round) and EFL Trophy (Group Stage).
NEWS | #DRFC have completed the loan signing of promising Arsenal youngster Ben Sheaf, who can play in defence or midfield.https://t.co/ycKpVNnJI5 pic.twitter.com/yzvBOepFRW
— Doncaster Rovers FC (@drfc_official) July 12, 2019
William Saliba
Age: 18
Position: Center Back
On Loan To: Saint-Étienne
League: Ligue 1
Last Season: Finished fourth in the French top flight, qualifying for the Europa League. Were knocked out early in both the Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue.
We will keep you updated on how the Arsenal players do throughout the upcoming season. Of course the expectations for Saliba are high, but which other player(s) can use a strong year on loan to challenge for the Arsenal first team next season?