Arteta says Arsenal looking to loan players out as Kolasinac joins Schalke

Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta walks onto the pitch to congratulate his players after the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates stadium in London, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. Arsenal won the game 3-1. [Adrian Dennis/ Pool via AP]

Arsenal defender Sead Kolasinac has rejoined Schalke 04 on loan for the remainder of the season with manager Mikel Arteta saying on Thursday that more players are likely to leave on loan as they aim to trim their large squad.

Kolasinac, signed from Schalke in 2017, made only one league appearance this season and was used mainly in cup competitions such as the Europa League and League Cup.