Young Arsenal keeper to stay at Hillsborough

Arsenal keeper Damian Martinez will remain at Hillsborough until the end of the season.

The Gunners have agreed to extend the 21-year-old’s loan stay at S6 until May. He joined us in October and forced his way into the first team, making six appearances before Chris Kirkland regained his place after the sacking of Dave Jones

Arsenal have also indicated that they will allow Martinez to play for us in the FA Cup.

Meanwhile, Wednesday have agreed to extend young striker Caolan Lavery’s loan at John Sheridan’s Plymouth until February 1.