Five things you didn’t know about Arsenal arrival Rob Holding

Gonzalo Higuain? Alexandre Lacazette? Mauro Icardi?

No, Arsenal’s next move of the 2016 summer transfer window appears to be for Bolton Wanderers centre back Rob Holding.

Now before we continue this cynical tone, let us make very clear that we understand Holding is a very talented up-and-coming centre half and one that could definitely go on to do a Gary Cahill.

But at this point in the summer, is he really what Arsenal need?

If a top striker or experienced centre back is to arrive hereafter, then perhaps transfer such as this can be looked upon with more enthusiasm but in the here and now, these kind of moves are all too small-fry for most Arsenal supporters.

Nevertheless, after a lengthy transfer pursuit, it appears as if Arsenal are finally closing in on England Under-21 international Holding who travelled for a medical in London on Monday according to Sky Sports.

Unless you watched a lot of Championship football last term or were actually a Bolton Wanderers fan, few will know much about relatively unknown quantity Holding.

So we’ve done the hard work for you while listing FIVE things you might not know about the 20-year-old defender here.