Championship side Derby County have strengthened their attack with the signing of Arsenal Gilles Sanu on loan for the rest of the season. The highly rated youngster could go straight into the Derby squad to play Swansea on Saturday at Pride Park.
The youngster has represented France at youth international level and is hoping to gain some first team experience while at Pride Park. He also captained the French under-18 international side. Sanu joined the Arsenal academy from French side Chateauroux.
He could cost the Gunners £1million in compensation depending on appearances. He made his first team debut in the League Cup at West Brom in September 2009. He also has experience of playing for the Gunners in the Champions League, making his debut against Olympiakos in December 2009.
Derby boss Nigel Clough was desperate to add to his attacking options. Clough told the clubs official website: “We’ve been monitoring the progress of Gilles for quite a while and it has been no secret we’ve been looking to get him to Derby County,”
“It has taken a little while to get everything done, but we’re delighted we’ve been able to secure a deal with Arsenal to bring him here”
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