Arsenal defender Zane Monlouis is in advanced talks to join League One side Reading on a loan deal until the end of the current campaign, according to The Athletic.
The 20-year-old is currently at their training ground ahead of the move and it is expected to get done before the January transfer window closes at 11 pm today.
Reading are in need of defensive cover following recent departures, and Arsenal believe the move will do Monlouis the world of good.
Arsenal defender Zane Monlouis is in advanced talks to join #ReadingFC on loan until the end of the season. 20yo is at the club’s training ground ahead of the move. Reading needed defensive cover after exits & glad to add one signing before the deadline.https://t.co/pKqSvRpMks— Jacob Tanswell (@J_Tanswell) February 1, 2024
The youngster has regularly captained the Arsenal under-21s but wants to start playing first-team football, and the move to the League One club appeals.
The centre-back will hope he can do enough to keep Reading up as they are currently in a relegation battle, with three points between them and safety.
Arsenal have allowed some of their youngsters leave on temporary and permanent deals today, and more movements could take place before 11 pm.