Arsenal make decision on loaning out wonderkid after £55m transfer

Marli Salmon has signed his first professional contract with Arsenal (Photo: Getty)

Marli Salmon has signed his first professional contract with Arsenal, but there is a chance the highly-rated teenager leaves the Emirates on loan.

The Gunners confirmed the exciting news on Saturday as Salmon celebrated his 17th birthday, with the defender saying: ‘A lot of hard work that went into this, a lot of ups and downs, but I’m so proud.

‘I’m looking forward to attacking the season. I gave myself a good start, so let’s see what it holds.’

Salmon made four first-team appearances last season, including starting the

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