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McCarthy targets loan deal for Arsenal duo

ESPN staff
December 8, 2011
Emmanuel Frimpong has caught Mick McCarthy's eye © PA Photos
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Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has confirmed he intends to bring in Arsenal duo Emmanuel Frimpong and Francis Coquelin on loan in January.

With Arsenal out of the Carling Cup following their defeat to Manchester City last week, Arsene Wenger has few opportunities to blood his youngsters and is reportedly keen for Frimpong to gain Premier League experience away from Emirates Stadium.

McCarthy has been monitoring the progress of the pair, who played in the Gunners' Champions League defeat to Olympiakos on Tuesday, and has confirmed his interest in securing a loan deal, saying: "If it can be done, we'll do it."

Meanwhile, defensive midfielder Coquelin looks set to be heading out on loan after expressing his frustration at a lack of first-team opportunities.

"I thought I had a shot to play so I decided to stay at Arsenal," Coquelin said last month. "I played a lot at first, even big games, but when players came back from injury I just disappeared.

"It is often said that when you are young you have time but I played a whole season at Lorient and now I'm virtually not playing at all. It's annoying. Given my playing time here, the idea of a departure this winter is in my head for sure."

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