According to Wales Online, Swansea City is expected to capture teenage Arsenal winger Charles Sagoe Jr. as their second player of the January transfer window.
In an attempt to offer Luke Williams additional alternatives in the final third before the window closes, a move to sign the quick wide player on loan until the end of the season is expected to be announced later today.
The 19-year-old’s arrival in south Wales will accompany that of fellow Gunners loanee Charlie Patino. Ronald, a Brazilian winger, arrived earlier in the window for an unknown seven-figure price.
It’s thought that his arrival won’t automatically result in one of Swansea’s existing group of loanees leaving; at five, that is the maximum number that FIFA allows to be listed in a matchday squad.
After leaving Fulham in 2015, Sagoe Jr. progressed through the youth divisions before joining Arsenal. At the age of sixteen, he made his debut at the under-18 level in 2021.
Since then, he has made frequent appearances for the under-21 team this season. He has also participated in the UEFA Youth League, where he had a stellar performance against PSV, a team that is based in the Netherlands, earning three assists.
Whether Sagoe Jr. is Swansea’s final window arrival is still to be determined. Tochi Chukwuani, a Danish midfielder, has been mentioned, although it’s unclear at this point if he’s a real target.
There may yet be departures. A few months after joining from Blackpool in a £2.5 million deal, some have suggested that Jerry Yates would be leaving, with Blackburn Rovers purportedly being one of the interested parties.
A sale, though, doesn’t appear likely just now. First off, the 27-year-old, who has scored six goals this season, is reportedly admired by new manager Luke Williams.
Of course, the scene may change if Swansea were to sign a new striker, who is undoubtedly on their wishlist. However, as of this writing, it doesn’t seem like a close move.