Arsenal starlet Ben Sheaf is joining Championship new boys Coventry on loan – with a view to a £750,00 permanent move.
The 22-year-old midfielder was borrowed by League One Doncaster last season – before publicly stating he was targeting a breakthrough with the Gunners this term.
Gunners’ U-23 midfielder Ben Sheaf is heading off for this third loan spell, with Coventry, but this time the move could become permanentCredit: Getty – Contributor
But instead the Emirates academy product is on the move for the third time in two years, having first played senior football in a temporary spell with Stevenage.
Injuries hit the former West Ham schoolkid just when he seemed close to first-team experience with Arsenal.
But earlier this summer he was still hoping to follow fellow Gunners’ youngsters like Bukayo Saka, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Joe Willock and Reiss Nelson into boss Mikel Arteta’s plans.
The Kent-born ace told Goal: “I want to play for Arsenal. That is the dream.
“It’s easy to say injuries have stopped me, which I think they partly have.
“But I wouldn’t have the journey I’ve had any other way. That sounds a bit cringe, but I wouldn’t.
“I’ve had some dark times but I know that I’m good enough and if given the opportunity I will prove myself as good enough.
“It’s just whether that opportunity comes up or not.
” I would love to go back and prove myself because I’ve never really had that injury-free spell when I’ve been there.”
Now, though, he is off to League One champs Coventry.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
