Midfielder recall hope, Okonkwo chance as youngsters make squad after Arsenal strike double deal
The first international break of the season is in full swing, although it does mean no Premier League football for Arsenal and several first-team players.
Of course, with 16 senior stars (18 if including Kieran Tierney and Runar Alex Runarsson) called up by their respective nations, there's a good chance that Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Magalhaes and Oleksandr Zinchenko among others fly the flag for the Gunners.
Meanwhile, having not been selected for international duty, it's a chance for the likes of Emile Smith Rowe, Fabio Vieira, Ben White and Jorginho to put in some extra work in training as they're in line for increased game time with the fixtures set to come thick and fast for Arsenal after the break.
Sticking with internationals, some of the club's most promising players have earned call-ups too. Perhaps most notably Charlie Patino and Brooke Norton-Cuffy. The pair could make their England U21 debut in the U21 European Championship qualifier against Luxembourg on Monday.
However, for those looking for their weekly dose of league action, this is where the Gunners' loanees in the UK can provide a helping hand with as many as six players potentially in line to feature for their respective clubs and below football.london takes a look at them.
Arthur Okonkwo, who joined Wrexham on transfer deadline day a week ago, made his first appearance for the club on Tuesday night, keeping a clean sheet in a 1-0 win over Newcastle United U21s. However, as that was an EFL Trophy fixture, his league debut could come on Saturday against Doncaster Rovers.
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