According to Sky Sports, it is understood that Calum Chambers is set to join Premier League newcomers Middlesborough on loan for the season.
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Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has revealed he could allow the 21-year-old England worldwide leave the Emirates Stadium on a temporary basis before the transfer window closes on August 31.
It has been reported that Hull City, Stoke City and Middlesbrough are the other sides weighing up a loan deal for the out of favour English defender.
“Future? No. The fact that he [Chambers] could go out somewhere and play?” There has been foreign interest as well with Espanyol, Valencia and Roma.
After a promising first campaign with the Gunners in 2014-15, Chambers struggled to make the first-team squad last season except as injury cover.
A statement on Arsenal’s website read: “Calum heads to Middlesbrough for the opportunity to gain further first-team experience in the Premier League”.
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Chambers had travelled to Middlesbrough’s Rockliffe Park training ground on Tuesday to undergo his medical before sealing his move, much to coach Aitor Karanka’s delight.
