Ghanaian youngster Emmanuel Frimpong will join Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan from Arsenal, the Gunners confirmed on Saturday.

Frimpong, uncapped at international level will join Wolves on January 1 when the loan begins and it will run until the end of the season.

"The reason is that Frimpong is in the position of Wilshere," Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger.

"He [Frimpong] has the level to play, he has Song in front of him, and he is somebody who needs practice. Mick McCarthy told me he has a good chance to play at Wolves."

The 19-year-old sustained a serious knee injury at the start of last season but has battled back into contention at the Emirates, making 14 appearances for Arsene Wenger's team this campaign.