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Report: Arsenal willing to sanction Calum Chambers loan

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger (REUTERS)
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Hull, Stoke City, Sunderland and West Brom are all interested in the 21-year-old.

Arsenal's Calum Chambers scores their third goalArsenal’s Calum Chambers scores their third goal

According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal have made Calum Chambers available for loan despite their current defensive crisis.

The Gunners are short of centre backs at present, with Per Mertesacker and Gabriel Paulista both picking up injuries in pre-season.

That saw them starting the season with Rob Holding and Chambers at centre back in the clash with Liverpool.

Arsenal's Calum Chambers in action with Hull's David MeylerArsenal’s Calum Chambers in action with Hull’s David Meyler

That was not an experiment that worked, with Arsene Wenger hastily bringing back Laurent Koscielny for last weekend’s draw with Leicester City.

He partnered the Frenchman with youngster Rob Holding though, indicating that Chambers performance against Jurgen Klopp’s side had not impressed him.

Burnley's Scott Arfield in action with Arsenal's Calum ChambersBurnley’s Scott Arfield in action with Arsenal’s Calum Chambers

Now the Daily Mail reports that Wenger is willing to let him leave on loan, although he will not sanction a permanent exit at any point.

The newspaper also claims that Premier League sides are keen, naming Sunderland, West Brom, Hull and Stoke among those interested.

There is also the chance of a move to a foreign club according to the report, and Chambers is willing to make the move abroad should it be the best option on the table.

Arsenal's Calum Chambers header is saved by Blackburn's Andrew FisherArsenal’s Calum Chambers header is saved by Blackburn’s Andrew Fisher