Nigel Clough current Derby County manager is very near to securing Mark Randall on loan for the season an hopes he can complete the move before their pre-season tour.

“I think we’ve got the okay from Arsenal that he will be joining up with us on Tuesday and hopefully he will feature in two out of the three games, probably Tuesday and Saturday,” said Clough.

“This week will be ideal to have a look at him with a view to a loan – maybe to January or maybe for the whole season.

“There is no point coming training. You can only see a certain amount in training but this way we can see him in games.”

My opinion on the deal

I think this is a good deal for both parties because Mark Randall can gain good championship experience throughout this season because he wouldn’t of been playing first team football for Arsenal and it also slips a few quid from our wage bill. Not much but every little helps!

It’s been completed the move of the century and exactly what Arsenal have lacked over the past season; A 15 year old from Cheltenham Town who can play midfield or defence. By the way sorry for the sarcasm I just really want us to buy some players we need at the moment and lessen continually looking to the future.

Anyway the boy is 15 and plays defence and midfield and is named Jamie Edge.

More throughout the day..