Arsenal young talent, Louis Copley, has been sent on loan to Crawley Town until the end of the season. The 19-year-old, who was part of Arsenal’s pre-season tour of Asia, is a dynamic midfielder who has played 14 times for Arsenal’s youth teams this season. He has captained both the Arsenal Under-19s and Under-21s, and was named as a substitute for the Champions League match against Club Brugge in December.
Copley has scored once in the Premier League 2 this season, finding the net against West Ham U21s in October. He will now join Crawley for the latter half of the season as Scott Lindsey’s team fights to maintain their League Two status. The Red Devils are currently languishing fourth from bottom in League Two, having struggled since their relegation from League One last season.
In a statement released on Friday, Arsenal announced: “Louie Copley has signed a new professional contract with us and has joined League Two side Crawley Town on loan for the remainder of this season.
“The 19-year-old joined our academy in July 2019 and went on to sign his first professional contract with us in June 2025.”
“Louie has had a successful start to the 2025/26 campaign, already making 14 appearances in all competitions for our academy sides, following his involvement in our pre-season tour of Asia. The versatile midfielder was also an unused substitute in our men’s first team away win against Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League in December.
“We wish Louie all the best for his loan spell and look forward to seeing his continued development. The loan deal is subject to the completion of regulatory processes.”
Crawley added: “Having recently signed a new contract with Arsenal, Louie now embarks on his first loan move away from his boyhood club, as he looks to gain some invaluable minutes and first-team experience with the Red Devils in League Two. Everybody at the club wishes Louie all the best during his time at the club.”