Mallorca joins host of clubs chasing Arsenal’s Rob Holding

Despite already seeing Timber being sidelined for a lengthy period, it is clear that the defender is nowhere close to Mikel Arteta’s thinking. Plus, the player is about to reach the twilight of his career and it would only be natural for him to want to play a more important role in a team.

Holding was signed for just £2 million in the summer of 2016 from Bolton Wanderers. Since his arrival, he has failed to establish himself as a regular starter, making just 98 league appearances.

Arsenal are also thought to be keen on landing another body in defense if they get the opportunity to do so before the transfer window shuts down on September 1.

Thus, this summer looks the right time for Holding to look for a different adventure.

If he does end up leaving Arsenal, his positive attitude off the pitch will certainly be missed dearly by the players. In the end, he is the ‘nice guy’ of the team who kept the morale up on several occasions.

And even though his physical presence will become absent in a few days, he won’t be forgotten in London Colney.