By Chris Dunlavy

ARSENAL wonderkid Charlie Patino says he was inspired to join Blackpool by former Bloomfield Road loanees Dujon Sterling and Dan Ballard. Patino, 18, is widely regarded as one of the most exciting young midfielders in England and scored against Sunderland on his Gunners debut in the Carabao Cup last term. He has also represented his country at every level up to Under-19s. He joins the Tangerines, managed by Michael Appleton, on a 12-month loan and described the Championship clubs as a “perfect” fit. “This is a great opportunity for me, and I ...