Arsenal’s Carl Jenkinson rejoins West Ham on loan

West Ham United have secured another season-long loan of Arsenal right back Carl Jenkinson, following the England Under-21 defender’s successful stint at Upton Park last campaign.

BREAKING: #WHUFC are happy to confirm the return of Carl Jenkinson on a season-long loan from @Arsenal #WelcomeJenko pic.twitter.com/iI8BT42ziQ

— West Ham United FC (@whufc_official) July 14, 2015

The Gunners full back made 32 Premier League outings for West Ham last term, with his reliable and consistent performances making him one of former Hammers coach Sam Allardyce’s most impressive signings.

Now Jenkinson, still just 23, is to continue his development under new boss Slaven Bilic, once a defender at Upton Park during his own playing days, so it will be interesting to see how the Croatian coach guides the young Gunner.

Having toiled down the Young Lions’ right rearguard flank at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, which ended in heartbreak for England after a group stage exit, Jenkinson has certainly had a busy summer.

Despite his happy Hammers return, it still seems as though Jenkinson’s future could lie in north London rather than east, however, as Arsenal are reportedly ready to extend the former Charlton Athletic star’s contract until 2020.

The Gunners defender’s current deal expires in 2018 but it appears Arsene Wenger is not ready to risk Jenkinson being plucked from his ranks for a bargain price, or until he has reached his full potential.