Official: Arsenal striker Sanogo joins Crystal Palace on loan

Official: Arsenal striker Sanogo joins Crystal Palace on loan The 21-year-old has made only five appearances for the Gunners this term but Palace boss Alan Pardew believes the striker is ready for a regular first-team role Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo has joined Crystal Palace on loan until the end of the season. The 21-year-old has made only five appearances for Arsenal this term, while his last start came in the 4-1 win at Galatasaray in the Champions League group stage on December 9. “When the Arsenal manager spoke with me about Crystal Palace I was very happy because I want to play more games,” Sanogo told Palace’s official website. “I think Palace are a good team, I watched the game against Tottenham and it was a great performance from the guys. I hope I can help the club have a successful second half of the season.” Sanogo is Alan Pardew’s first signing following his appointment as Palace boss earlier this month and the 53-year-old insists the striker is prepared for a regular first-team role. “We have given him an opportunity, he needs to play more games and I think he’s ready for that and he proved that at Arsenal,” said the Palace manager. “It’s tough to get in their team but he’s closer to the starting action with us.” Will the teams make him huge money?