01-09-2023, 19:23
Cheltenham have brought in two promising youngsters from higher division sides on loan deals.
The League One Robins have signed 20-year-old Arsenal forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji and Birmingham right back Josh Williams, also 20.
Butler-Oyedeji has twice been on the bench for Arsenal's first-team and finished last season on loan at Accrington.
Williams has made six starts for the Blues in the Championship.
Butler-Oyedeji - who joins on a season-long deal - scored four goals for the Gunners under-21s in the EFL Trophy last season and was an unused substitute in both the Premier League and FA Cup.
He told the club website: "I am looking forward to the challenge. I was with Accrington last season - coming from Arsenal it was a big culture shock, but one that I think every player needs.
"I'm fast with an eye for goal and like to make things happen so hopefully I can do that for Cheltenham."
Williams' loan is only until January as Cheltenham went into the market after an injury to loan signing from Fulham, Luciano D'Auria-Henry.
They have also loaned Oli Hammond from Nottingham Forest, Owen Bevan from Bournemouth, and Brighton's Cameron Peupion.
Williams told the club website: "I'm an attacking full back. Hopefully I can create some goals and maybe score some goals as well."
The League One Robins have signed 20-year-old Arsenal forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji and Birmingham right back Josh Williams, also 20.
Butler-Oyedeji has twice been on the bench for Arsenal's first-team and finished last season on loan at Accrington.
Williams has made six starts for the Blues in the Championship.
Butler-Oyedeji - who joins on a season-long deal - scored four goals for the Gunners under-21s in the EFL Trophy last season and was an unused substitute in both the Premier League and FA Cup.
He told the club website: "I am looking forward to the challenge. I was with Accrington last season - coming from Arsenal it was a big culture shock, but one that I think every player needs.
"I'm fast with an eye for goal and like to make things happen so hopefully I can do that for Cheltenham."
Williams' loan is only until January as Cheltenham went into the market after an injury to loan signing from Fulham, Luciano D'Auria-Henry.
They have also loaned Oli Hammond from Nottingham Forest, Owen Bevan from Bournemouth, and Brighton's Cameron Peupion.
Williams told the club website: "I'm an attacking full back. Hopefully I can create some goals and maybe score some goals as well."
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