Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is ready to cut loose fullback Nuno Tavares - for next season.
The Portuguese left-back only joined the Gunners for £8million from Benfica last July.
But the Athletic reports the 22-year-old may be loaned out to gain more valuable first team experience.
Tavares endured an up-and-down first season with the North London giants.
Although he looked dangerous going forward, defensively he was found out.
Arsenal's hierarchy have discussed sending Tavares out on loan to aid his development.
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