Charlie Patino: Swansea City sign Arsenal midfielder on season-long loan
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Charlie Patino has three appearances for England's Under-20s side
Swansea City have completed a season-long loan signing of Charlie Patino from Arsenal.
Patino, 19, passed a medical and was given permission to train with the club on Thursday.
The England Under-20 international spent last season on loan at Blackpool, making 37 appearances and scoring three goals for the Seasiders.
Swansea head coach Michael Duff will have Patino available for selection to face West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.
"His pedigree speaks for itself with the football club he's at," said Duff.
"A young player, but he's played 40-odd games in the Championship which is a tough ask for anybody his age.
"I know he got relegated with Blackpool, but he'll be much better for all of the experiences he's had and hopefully we can benefit from that."
The Swans remain eager to sign a left-sided defender and a centre-back and Chelsea's Bashir Humphreys and Excelsior's Nathan Tjoe-A-On are both being targeted.
It comes as Olivier Ntcham is poised to join Samsunspor.
The Cameroon international confirmed his Swans exit on Instagram this week while the Turkish side also posted about the deal on social media.
However, Swansea are yet to officially announce the departure of the 27-year-old.
"It's between the two clubs," explained Duff. "As far as I'm concerned, I'm not expecting to see Olivier again.
"But he's definitely not signed for them yet. It's between the two clubs and they need to come to an agreement.
"As far as I'm aware, he hasn't signed, but am I expecting to see him again? No."
Meanwhile, Duff confirmed he has no fresh injury concerns following Tuesday night's 3-0 Carabao Cup first round win over Northampton Town after Ben Cabango shook off a knock.