Arsenal ‘agree deal in principle’ to let defender join Premier League rivals on loan ‘with no buy option’Arsenal defender Cedric Soares is reportedly ‘set to join’ Fulham on loan until the summer and it is said that this deal will not include a ‘buy option’.
Given that he did not cost anything, the Portugal international has proven to be a successful addition as he has been a useful squad player over the past couple of seasons. Marco Silva’s side ‘expect’ to complete the deal over the next couple of days. It is said that ‘negotiations have accelerated’ and a deal has now been ‘agreed in principle’.as ‘no option or obligation’ to buy will be included as part of the loan deal.
Soares will come in and provide competition for Kenny Tete, with Kevin Mbabu barely featuring for Fulham since his summer move to the club.