Official : EFL Ratify Transfer Of Highly-Rated Arsenal Midfielder Olayinka To Southend United
Published: October 17, 2020
The English Football League ratified the transfer of Arsenal midfielder of Nigerian descent, James Olayinka to Southend United on Saturday, a day after the close of the summer transfer window.
Arsenal have confirmed that the highly-rated youngster has been loaned to the Seasiders until the end of January 2021.
This is Olayinka's second loan move since joining the Gunners thirteen years ago as he spent the second half of last season at Northampton Town, helping them secure promotion to the third tier via the playoffs.
"We’re really pleased to bring James in. He’s been on our shortlist for some time and we've had him watched a number of times," Southend United coach Mark Molesley told the club's official website.
"He’s been well identified to us from our recruitment [team] and comes well recommended from people in and around Arsenal.
"He’s had a very good education at Arsenal and we’re indebted to them for trusting us with one of their young talents.
"I said if we felt we could add value we’d always look to do that and we’ve certainly done that with James."
"He’s been well identified to us from our recruitment [team] and comes well recommended from people in and around Arsenal.
"He’s had a very good education at Arsenal and we’re indebted to them for trusting us with one of their young talents.
"I said if we felt we could add value we’d always look to do that and we’ve certainly done that with James."
Olayinka is unavailable for today's game against Cheltenham Town and will train for the first time with his new teammates on Monday before their meeting with Salford City.
Igho Kingsley
Photo Credit : southendunited.co.uk
Copyright ANS
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
Latest News
- Sky Sport Italy: Napoli could target Lookman if Udinese star is signed instead of Liverpool forward
- Nigerian goalkeeper-turned-defender signs new deal with Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Galatasaray match Osimhen's N135b release clause but payment terms delay Napoli decision
- 'He wants to go to PL' – Getafe president says Uche prefers England despite offers from Italy
- Super Eagles camp update: 26 players train under the watchful eye of Eric Chelle
- Oguntolu and Osayande sign first professional contracts with Derby County
- Defender who scored winner against Nigeria at World Cup joins Arsenal coaching team
- Everton announce winger has signed new deal and is eligible to represent Nigeria
- Walsall defender Okagbue wanted by League One clubs Wigan Athletic and Peterborough United
- Nigeria Premier Football League 2025-2026 season contenders


News Categories
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Casinos not on Gamstop
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Football Betting
- Polish Football
- VT88
- VT88
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- 1Win
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football
- SHBET
- keo nha cai
- F168
- F168
- okvip
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88
- hi88