James Olayinka and Ryan Broom: Cheltenham sign Arsenal and Peterborough midfielders
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James Olayinka played for Arsenal's under-21 team in the EFL Trophy and scored three goals
Cheltenham Town have signed midfielders James Olayinka from Arsenal and Ryan Broom from Peterborough.
Olaykina, 21, has been part of Arsenal's academy since the age of seven and joins on a two-year deal.
He spent time on loan with Northampton Town in 2020, as the team won promotion from League Two.
He made 21 appearances for Southend United during a loan spell last season, scoring three goals.
Broom re-signs for Cheltenham on a one-year contract having previously spent two years with the club from 2018.
The Welshman played 86 times for the Robins during his first spell, scoring 12 goals.
The 25-year-old has appeared 17 times for Peterborough since 2020 and has spent time on loan with Burton Albion and the entirety of last season with Plymouth Argyle.