Arsenal to send defender Krystian Bielik out on loan again - sources

Arsenal are ready to send Polish defender Krystian Bielik out on loan again next season with a number of Championship sides interested, sources close to the club have told ESPN FC.

Bielik spent the second half of the season on loan at Birmingham City, with manager Arsene Wenger keen for him to gain first-team experience.

The 19-year-old centre-half made 10 Championship appearances and helped Birmingham secure survival on the final day of the campaign.

His performances have attracted attention from Derby County, Nottingham Forest and Norwich City, who are are all weighing up moves for the Poland under-21 international.

Bielik joined Arsenal from Legia Warsaw for £2.4 million in 2015 and has made two first-team appearances in the EFL Cup.

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