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Robbie Copeland

Harry Clarke signs for Hibs as Arsenal defender pens 18 month loan transfer

There's another signing in the door at Hibs as the Easter Road side have brought in Harry Clarke on loan from Arsenal.

Shaun Maloney has been a busy man with Ewan Henderson's arrival from Celtic following the capture of Norwegian hitman Elias Melkersen.

The club have now confirmed talented Arsenal defender Clarke has signed an 18-month loan deal at Easter Road.

It comes after the 20-year-old impressed at Ross County in the first half of the season and is a major boost to Maloney's defensive options.

Clarke's loan at Hibs runs until the end of next season but Arsenal hold recall options in the summer and next January.

Maloney said: “Harry has very good technical attributes in both attacking and defensive actions, and I’m really pleased we’ve been able to secure him for the club

“He will bring an exciting energy and speed in both areas, and I have no doubt he’ll be a big asset for us going forward.

“In speaking to him, I know how hungry he is to succeed and be a part of this club and over the coming days I’m very much looking forward to working with him.”

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