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title: "Coventry City: Ben Sheaf arrives on loan from Arsenal"
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# Coventry City: Ben Sheaf arrives on loan from Arsenal

**Coventry City have confirmed the signing of Ben Sheaf from Arsenal on a one-year loan deal [via their official website.](https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2020/september/transfer-ben-sheaf-joins-coventry-city/)**

Sky Blues manager Mark Robins has followed up their League One title win and promotion to the Championship with a number of summer arrivals.

Seven players in total have arrived at the club, with former PEC Zwolle midfielder [Gustavo Hamer](https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2020/july/transfer-gustavo-hamer-joins-sky-blues/) and former Aston Villa man [Callum O’Hare](https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2020/july/transfer-callum-ohare-joins-coventry-city/) arguably being the most noteworthy summer signings.

[Havibg been linked with a move](https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/football/transfer-news/coventry-city-make-six-figure-18702456) for Sheaf, talks have been ongoing for some time about a one-year deal for the youngster, who spent last season on loan with Coventry’s former League One rivals [Doncaster Rovers.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ben-sheaf/profil/spieler/314384)

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/THE-BREAKDOWN.png)

The 22-year-old has come through the youth ranks at the Emirates Stadium after [joining the north London side from West Ham United.](https://metro.co.uk/2014/07/02/arsenal-raid-west-ham-to-sign-england-under-16-midfielder-ben-sheaf-4784662/)

Confirmation of his signing has now been made via the Sky Blues’ [official website](https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2020/september/transfer-ben-sheaf-joins-coventry-city/), with Robins saying: *“We’re very pleased to announce Ben’s arrival at the Club.*

*“He’s a player with great pedigree and ability, who will really add to our squad for the Championship season ahead.*

*“He’s got a good physical presence and a footballing brain as well, and will be a real asset for us during the campaign.*

*“We thank Arsenal for agreeing to loan Ben to us, and look forward to working with him.”*

The loan deal includes the option for the Sky Blues to sign Sheaf on a permanent transfer at the end of the season.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Verdict.png)

Sheaf could to be an excellent addition to the Coventry side, with the young defensive midfielder [scoring two goals and proving two assists in 32 League One games](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ben-sheaf/leistungsdaten/spieler/314384) last term.

He therefore seemed primed to make the step up to the Championship, while he could add a sprinkling of class from what he has learned in his time with the Arsenal underage setup.

***Do you think Sheaf will be a good signing for Coventry City? Let us know your views in the comments section below…***