Arsenal Loan Benik Afobe to Bolton Benik Afobe has joined Bolton Wanderers on a season-long loan. The 19-year-old striker makes a return to the Championship having completed a successful loan spell with Reading at the end of last term, where he made three appearances as the Royals secured the league title and promotion to the Premier League. The England youth international has since enjoyed a strong pre-season for both club and country. He played a key role in this summer’s Under-19 European Championship in Estonia, scoring twice as the Three Lions reached the semi-finals. Benik also took part in Arsenal’s Asia Tour 2012, where he was involved in all three fixtures in the Far East. In heading to the Reebok Stadium, the Barnet-born youngster follows in the footsteps of Arsenal team-matesJack Wilshere and Ryo, who have both gained valuable first-team experience with Owen Coyle’s side in recent seasons.