Arsenal transfer news: Birmingham secure loan deals for Carl Jenkinson and Cohen Bramall

ARSENAL have loaned Carl Jenkinson and Cohen Bramall to Birmingham for the season.

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Cohen Bramall has been loaned to Birmingham for the season

Arsenal currently have 31 first-team players on their books and Arsene Wenger has made it a priority to thin out his squad.

The Frenchman claimed his side was 'unmanageable' following the 1-0 defeat to Stoke at the weekend.

And the process has already begun with defensive duo Carl Jenkinson and Cohen Bramall heading to Birmingham.

The pair have been loaned to Harry Redknapp's side for the season as they are not part of Wenger's immediate plans.

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Carl Jenkinson is not part of Arsene Wenger's long-term plans

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Jenkinson has found first-team opportunities few and far between and has not featured for the Gunners since suffering a cruciate knee injury two seasons ago.

The 25-year-old has spent the previous two campaigns on loan with West Ham, making 52 Premier League appearances for the Hammers.

Bramall is thought to be part of Wenger's long-term plans after being taken on the pre-season tour of Australia.

However, the 21-year-old is set to be loaned to Birmingham to earn valuable first-team experience in the Championship.

When asked about Arsenal's transfer plans after the 1-0 defeat to Stoke, Wenger said: "I expect to sell players first.

"We have too many players. It is not manageable. 

"Many clubs are in this situation, that is why the transfer market is quiet.

"We have 33 players at the moment. We have too many players."

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