Arsenal have officially confirmed the capture of the young German Thomas Eisfeld. A 19 year old attacking midfielder, Eisfeld has six goals in twelve appearances for Borussia Dortmund's under-19 team this season. The youngster has signed on a 'long-term contract' for a reported £400k.
Wenger has said that Eisfeld has "the attitude and technical ability to be a valuable addition to our squad." He has already trained at the club and it is rumoured that he will be involved in the reserve game against Swansea tomorrow. It is unlikely that he will have any first team involvement this season Wenger stating that the club "planned to get him at the end of the season but we got him a bit earlier because he was at the end of his contract." The rest of this season is being described as an "adaptation" period.
It was reported yesterday that Eisfeld was subject to an extended medical, following a torn anterior cruciate ligament (knees) in 2009. Probably not the signing Gunners fans were wishing for, the German is definitely one for the future, but has definitely got the potential to make it.
In other deadline day business, youngster Ryo Myaichi has joined Bolton on loan for the rest of the season, where the Japanese 19 year old will take the number 30 shirt (according to Young Guns Blog). Owen Coyle said of Myaichi: "He's a young player with tremendous promise and potential and hopefully at Bolton we can give him a platform on which he can display his qualities." Fulham were also said to be interested, but Miyaichi will join up to fight against relegation with Bolton. He will not be eligible for Arsenal's visit to Bolton on Wednesday, due to Premier League rules. He has made two substitute appearances for the Gunners in the Carling Cup this season. A fantastic player who should excel at the Reebok.
Kieran Gibbs also made a successful return to training with the squad on Monday and is expected to be match fit within the next fortnight.
Do you expect these starlets to make it? Who should Wenger have taken the opportunity to bring in? Let me know on Twitter (@Goonernl) or in the comments below.
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