Arsenal are reportedly looking to include a buy-back clause in the deal that will see Charlie Patino leave.
The 19-year-old Academy product is set to leave the Gunners on a permanent deal this summer.
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Patino scored on his Arsenal debut in a 5-1 League Cup win against Sunderland
Patino, who has spent this season on loan at Blackpool, is looking to move away from Arsenal in search of first-team minutes.
However, Mikel Arteta’s side seem eager to hold on to the chance of bringing him back at some point in the future.
Fabrizio Romano Reports indicate that Gunners will attempt to insert a buyback clause into his sale this summer.
They want to retain some form of control over the midfielder despite his departure, with a future return on the cards.
Patino has only made two appearances for Arsenal, both of which came last season in the FA Cup and League Cup.
During his time at Blackpool this season, he scored three goals and provided four assists in 37 appearances.
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He impressed during his loan spell at Blackpool
Even though the Seasiders are relegated from the tournament, Pattino is sure to be impressed with his efforts on a personal level.
However, he is said to be reluctant to spend another season on loan from Arsenal, with a new permanent home on the radar.
It is unlikely that first team minutes will be on Arsenal in the new season as they look to claim the Premier League title once again.
Arteta and co. He has led the race for most of the season but is set to fail at the final hurdle.
Leaders Manchester City need to beat Chelsea on Sunday to secure the title, but they could be champions hours earlier if Nottingham Forest beat Arsenal.
