Zelalem joins Rangers on loan until Jan

Arsenal have loaned out the highly-rated teenager Gedion Zelalem to Glasgow Rangers until January and Arsene Wenger believes these type of deals are vital for the progression of youngsters, as per the club’s official website.

Speaking about his move north of the border, Zelalem told rangers.co.uk: ‘Playing in front of 50,000 fans will replicate what it will be like at Arsenal, and the media spotlight is also similar.

The USA Under 20 worldwide got straight down to business at the club’s Murray Park training ground on Monday morning as Rangers prepare for Wednesday’s League Cup trip to Airdrieonians.

“He has always played well against us and he is strong, experienced player and a good professional”.

Born in Germany, Zelalem moved to the United States when he was nine, and was scouted by Arsenal at a youth tournament in Dallas.

Everyone else is available with Reid hoping that his men can bounce back after defeats from Peterhead and Ayr.

“I would say it is post-education to get them ready to play competitive games in the Premier League”. “We’ll shake hands and I’m sure he’ll have a drink for me after the game”.

Warburton said: “It was a quiet affair that!”

McCann doesn’t expect any animosity to spill into the fixture and added: “To be honest, I don’t think there will be anything of it”. Whether it’s a million pounds or £10million, it’s irrelevant.

“I thought we were loose and made some poor decisions, we didn’t take care in the final third, but we will learn from it and be a better team for it”. “It’s how you utilise your budget”. “He is a very talented player”.

He does have areas where he needs to improve, with Zelalem’s inexperience and slight frame likely to hinder him. He can play at the highest level.

“He will impact our team, no doubt”.