Arsenal's Transfer Sensations: Rob Holding, Nuno Tavares and Albert Sambi Lokonga Set for New Adventures
Rob Holding completes £4m move to Crystal Palace; Nuno Tavares heads to Nottingham Forest on loan; Albert Sambi Lokonga secures loan move to Luton Watch Arsenal vs Man Utd live on Sky Sports Premier League on Sunday, kick-off at 4:30 pm
Rob Holding, Nuno Tavares and Albert Sambi Lokonga all departed Arsenal on a busy day of outgoings on Deadline Day.
Crystal Palace got the deal done to take defender Holding for £4m.
Mikel Arteta made Holding available for transfer as he did not play this season. Several clubs, including Luton and Sevilla, showed interest in the 27-year-old defender, who previously made 162 appearances in his seven seasons with the Gunners.
Holding expressed his excitement to commence and actively participate. He revealed that having played against Crystal Palace for several years, he has witnessed the intensity of the fans and the intimidating atmosphere at Selhurst Park. This time, he eagerly anticipates experiencing it from a positive perspective.
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Tavares joins Forest on loan
Nottingham Forest reached a deal with Arsenal to sign left-back Tavares on an initial loan move.Forest's loan fee amounts to £1m, offering them the option to secure the permanent deal for £12m. This player, who still has two years remaining on his Arsenal contract, expressed his joy in joining Forest, a renowned club that has claimed two European Cups.
"I'm really happy to stay in the Premier League as it's the best league in the world and I'm thankful to Forest for giving me that opportunity."
Lokonga snapped up by Luton
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Luton completed a Deadline Day loan move for Gunners midfielder Lokonga, who has been linked with Brighton and Burnley this transfer window.
In attendance at Kenilworth Road, he witnessed his new team's defeat of 2-1 against West Ham.
Lokonga, who did not accompany the Arsenal squad on their pre-season tour of the US, had previously spent the latter half of the previous season on loan at Crystal Palace. During his time with the Eagles, he made nine appearances, contributing to their successful Premier League survival.
