Grimsby Town have approached Arsenal on a loan deal for centre-back Maldini Kacurri Piet O’Rourke.
Grimsby Town are fighting to turn their season around and return to League Two play-off contention.
The Mariners started promisingly with an exciting Carabao Cup run alongside success in the fourth tier, but a difficult few months saw them lose pace. Dave ArtellHowever, the Manchester United team now returns to the top seven and wins four league games in a row.
Further winter recruits will help Artell and co further close the gap to the play-offs. Now it is said that one player wanted at Blundell Park is Arsenal centre-back Maldini Kacurri.
Write on X, reporter Pete O’Rourke have said that Grimsby Town have made an attempt to sign Kacurri on loan. The Gunners are keen to send the 20-year-old after him to the next level National League stint at Morecambeand the Mariners are among several interested EFL sides.
A second chance in the EFL with Grimsby Town
One-cap Albanian international Kacurri started out in Fulham’s youth academy before joining Arsenal as a youngster. He rose through their ranks before joining Bromley on loan for the first time in the second half of last season.
However, he made just three appearances for the Ravens, leading to a drop back to the National League with Morecambe. Despite their dismal season, Kacurri performed well, securing a starting spot and leading a recall to take him to the next level.
A move to Grimsby Town could be a good move for Kacurri. He joins a side that is gaining momentum with a smart manager in Artell, whose track record of developing young players will certainly appeal to Arsenal.
Kacurri would join a centre-back squad that includes Sam Lavelle, Cameron McJannet, Doug Tharme and Harvey Rodgers, although the latter has mainly played as a right-back this season.
Grimsby Town’s winter transfer activity
The Mariners have seen a handful of comings and goings this winter transfer window. However, there is still room for new additions to the ranks, which could mean some late exits.
Jackson Smith is on loan from Barnsley until the end of the season, while Bradford City legend Andy Cook also arrived early. Tyrell Sellars-Fleming is also on a temporary basis after impressing at Scunthorpe United while on loan from Hull City.
As for departures, striker Danny Rose was eyeing a move to Barrow. He leaves permanently after falling down the pecking order.
Danny Rose’s Grimsby Town record
Zak Gilsenan also spent time on loan at National League North side Buxton, scoring in his first two appearances for the club.
Grimsby Town are 10th in the table, five points clear of the play-offs. A big week lies ahead, with Colchester United awaiting a clash with MK Dons on Tuesday evening at the weekend.
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