Burnley eye loan move for Rob Holding

Burnley are eyeing up a late loan move for Arsenal defender Rob Holding, according to reports.

The 22-year-old has not featured as regularly as he would like this season and as such, Arsene Wenger may decide to let him go out on loan.

However, he would only be willing to do so if the Gunners sign another centre-back, with West Brom’s Jonny Evans the most likely candidate.

Burnely’s centre backs have been a major strength of their team but with James Tarkowski out injured, they are lacking numbers with Ben Mee and Kevin Long the only recognised first-team centre backs at the club.

Sean Dyche is keen to not have his amazing season peter out now that the Clarets are pretty much safe from relegation, and as such, he’s still looking to improve his squad.

Arsenal don’t seem too close to securing a deal for a defender, but if that changes, Holding could be on his way to Turf Moor for the remainder of the campaign.