QPR eye Arsenal loans

After news circulated that QPR are interested in signing Arsenal's young Spanish midfielder Fran Merida on loan; new rumours have circulated that indicate Flavio Briatore is in contact with Arsenal over the signing of Havard Nordveit and Armand Traore on loan.

Birmingham have enjoyed a successful loan partnership with Arsenal over the years, borrowing several players on loan such as Larsson, Muamba and Djourou.

It is believed that Arsene Wenger is keen to let several of his best young starlets leave on loan in order for some experience of first-team football.