By Nick Lander
As reported by the N5 Blog last week, Ryo Miyaichi is heading to Wigan Athletic on a season long loan. Arsenal confirmed this morning that the 19 year old winger is moving to the DW Stadium for the year.
Miyaichi featured in Arsenal's Asia tour, but did not travel to Germany, for the 4-0 win over Cologne. He spent the second half of last season on loan at Bolton Wanderers, who were keen for him to return there this season, but will be staying in the Premier League, as he looks to gain further first-team experience at Wigan. Miyaichi scored once in 14 appearances for the Trotters, but as at Feyenoord established himself as a firm fans' favourite.
Ryo's arrival may signal that Chelsea will be successful in their attempts to sign Victor Moses, who shone for Roberto Martinez's side at the tail end of last season. It has been said in the media that Martinez was seeking to sign Ryo as his replacement, before he would allow him to move on.
Wigan's style of football is similar to Arsenal's and all parties will be hoping that Miyaichi can play regularly and return to Arsenal an improved player.
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