Sky Sports News report that the Frenchman will play out the
season at Fratton Park, as the club's second and therefore final -
as per Premier League rules - loan signing of the summer. The
permanent signing of Jerome Thomas from Charlton Athetlic, who had
previously been on loan, allowed this move to be finalised.
Traore, 18, has shown glimpses of explosive potential at Arsenal,
having been plucked from Monaco's youth ranks in 2005, but is
currently understudy to the incredible Gael Clichy at left-back,
and Samir Nasri has started the season in perfect form with a goal
on debut from left wing.
He will join Ben Sahar of Chelsea as a loanee at Fratton Park,
competing most probably for a slot at left-back, competing with the
likes of Herman Hreidarsson for a starting spot.
Pompey got off to an awful start to the season with a 4-0 drubbing
at the hands of Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on the opening day of
the Premier League season, having also lost the Community Shield to
Manchester United on penalties, following a drab 0-0 draw.
Traore recently signed a long-term contract extension with
Arsenal.