Arsenal have confirmed that teenage midfielder Louie Copley has signed a new contract with the club and will spend the remainder of the season on loan at Crawley Town.
The 19-year-old, who joined Arsenal's academy in July 2019 and signed his first professional deal in June 2025, has made 14 appearances for the club's youth sides this campaign. He was also an unused substitute in the Champions League win at Club Brugge in December.
Copley will now gain senior experience at Crawley, who are struggling in League Two, having won only four of their opening 25 league games. The Sussex club are not in action this weekend due to FA Cup fixtures, with their next match at home to Notts County.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have decided against letting fellow academy graduate Ethan Nwaneri leave on loan, despite reported interest from Bournemouth. The club believe the midfielder is better served remaining in north London to learn from senior players, with a busy fixture schedule potentially offering him opportunities.
Arsenal face Portsmouth in the FA Cup and Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final, along with Premier League and Champions League matches before the end of the month.
