Tuesday Jul 31 2007 08:20
Southend United have signed
Arsenal full-back Kerrea Gilbert on a six-month loan deal.
The 20-year-old has made only a handful of appearances for the Gunners in his three years with the club, but impressed last season while on loan at Cardiff City.
Shrimpers assistant manager Paul Brush told the club's official website: "The boy has a good pedigree and played 21 games in the Championship for Cardiff last season.
"He is quick, strong and wants to defend and it gives us an option and a little bit more pace at the back.
"Kerrea has known about our interest for a week and has chosen us above a couple of other clubs, which is good."
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