Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Armand Traore will
return to Arsenal next season but the long-term future of Philippe
Senderos is far less certain.
The two defenders head an extensive list of players who
have been allowed to leave Emirates Stadium on loan this season,
with Traore spending the campaign at Portsmouth and Senderos
linking up with Milan.
France Under-21 international Traore featured prominently for
Pompey at the start of the season but, having failed to win over
new manager Paul Hart, will return to the Emirates Stadium fold
where he will now have to compete with Kieran Gibbs as well as Gael
Clichy.
Senderos, meanwhile, has made 13 Serie A appearances for Milan
this season and with a clause in place to take him to the San Siro
on a permanent basis, Arsenal are now awaiting news from Carlo
Ancelotti’s side.
"Senderos is in the hands of Milan because they can decide to
pay the amount of transfer and keep him,” said Wenger.
“But Armand will come back."