Arsenal transfer news: Cohen Bramall set to play big role in Arsenal’s senior team despite joining from non-league football
Young left-back on verge of joining Gunners from Hednesford Town and could be handed chance by new boss
COHEN BRAMALL could feature for Arsenal’s first team this season ahead of his imminent move from Hednesford Town.
Gunners fans have been expecting fresh faces to support their title bid this month.
But not many would have put their money on a 20-year-old left-back from non-league.
Bramall is expected to cost just £40,000 and has agreed a two-year contract after meeting his future teammates.
But anyone thinking he’s just one for the future should think again, with the claiming to have a contact who knows otherwise.
The ‘well-placed’ source said: “Arsenal fans will be wondering ‘why are we signing someone from non-league? Well, it’s not as simple as saying he’s from non-league so mustn’t be what we want.
“Nacho Monreal and Kieran Gibbs are ahead of him but there aren’t a load of left-sided players at the club.
“Cohen has been training with the first team – Ozil, Sanchez and co. He hasn’t been out with the reserves and he’s met all the first team players.
“With only Nacho Monreal and Kieran Gibbs at left-back, he’s only an injury or suspension away from a big chance.”