Emiliano Martinez set to join Wolves on loan from Arsenal

Wolves are close to signing Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez on a season-long loan.

The 22-year-old Argentinian has little hope of first-team football under Arsene Wenger following the £10million arrival of Petr Cech and the fine form of David Ospina last season.

Martinez's departure would, however, also represent a risk for Wenger - Wojciech Szczesny has already been loaned to Roma and Martinez's departure would leave Arsenal with only two senior goalkeepers.

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Incidentally, former Arsenal striker Benik Afobe is already at Wolves, who tweeted: "(Manager Kenny) Jackett has confirmed that Wolves have a verbal agreement with @Arsenal for the loan of Emiliano Martinez. Hopefully completed today."

Martinez was last season loaned to Wolves' Championship rivals Rotherham, whose manager Steve Evans said: "(He was) great for us.

"We're going to be watching Emi on Match of the Day in six to eight months and then for a number of years as Arsenal's No 1."