Gunners striking loan deal

Arsenal's Olafur-Ingi Skulason is on the brink of joining Beveren on loan, and he could be joined in Belgium by Quincy Owusu-Abeye.

The Gunners have long-established links with their feeder club and Igors Stepanovs spent last term on loan in the Jupiler League.

Skulason is a 21-year-old Icelander who has spent two spells on loan with his former club Fylkir.

He is equally at home in midfield or at full back.

Beveren are also hopeful of luring Owusu-Abeye for a six-month spell, with Arsene Wenger believed to be keen on the deal, although his young Dutch forward is unsure whether to make the switch.