Carl Jenkinson may still have a future at Arsenal after all (Picture: Reuters)

Arsene Wenger appears to have made a dramatic U-turn with regards to the future of Carl Jenkinson by revealing it is his intention to now try and keep the player at Arsenal.

The 23-year-old has spent the season on loan at London rivals West Ham United and is widely tipped to go on and make the move a permanent one this summer.

Gunners boss Wenger had also been reported recently as saying defender Jenkinson was free to join the Hammers long term, if he so wishes.

However, speaking at a press conference ahead of Monday’s Premier League clash with Swansea City, Wenger told reporters how he has since spoken with the England Under-21 international and is now pondering the idea of bringing him back to the Emirates.




“The decision is now whether to bring him back now or give him one more year on loan,” said the Frenchman.

Having endeared himself to the West Ham fans this season, making 33 appearances thus far, news of Jenkinson’s potential departure is not likely to go down well with the Upton Park faithful.

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