Arsenal youngster Bennacer joins Tours on loan

The Algeria international has moved to France's second tier in search of valuable first-team football as he looks to grow as a player.

Arsenal midfielder Ismael Bennacer has joined French side Tours on loan until the end of the season.

The 19-year-old, who joined the Gunners in 2015 from his hometown team Arles-Avignon, returns to France, where he will turn out for Ligue 2 strugglers Tours on a temporary deal.