Arsenal clearout continues as goalkeeper heads to Belgium on loan

Arsenal clear out continues

Arsenal’s much-needed summer clear-out has continued right up until deadline day, as Alex Runarsson is the latest player set to depart.

As per David Ornstein of the Athletic, via Mike McGrath, the goalkeeper is set to join Belgian side Leuven on a loan deal that will see him depart the club just 12 months, and six appearances after he joined the club in a 2 million pound deal from Ligue 1.

🚨 OH Leuven close to completing loan signing of Arsenal GK Alex Runarsson. Down to paperwork on a deal broken by @mcgrathmike. 26yo Iceland international contracted at #AFC until 2024. Belgian side Leuven the sister club of Leicester @TheAthleticUK #LCFC https://t.co/4GLPbEoYp0

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 31, 2021

Reiss Nelson set to leave on loan, and Maitland-Niles could still depart

Runarsson will follow Reiss Nelson out of the exit door on loan, with the English winger set to join Feyenoord for the upcoming season as they turned their attentions away from the injured Amad Diallo.

Medical ongoing for Reiss Nelson as new Feyenoord player on loan from Arsenal. Paperworks have been completed yesterday night. 🇳🇱🤝 #DeadlineDay

Nelson will sign a new deal with Arsenal until June 2023 before joining Feyenoord. #AFC

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 31, 2021

Meanwhile, following the explosive episode with Maitland-Niles yesterday, the door is not closed for his potential departure.

As per Mark Mann-Bryans, the club have “no intention of keeping him against his will”, and will accept an offer should it be “compelling”.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles could still leave Arsenal today. Club waiting for a compelling offer and have no intention of keeping him against his will if such a bid is received.

With Eddie Nkeitah, understand deal was agreed with Palace but personal terms were not. So he stays atm.

— Mark Mann-Bryans (@MarkyMBryans) August 31, 2021

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