Sky Sports News report that the Frenchman will play out the season at
Fratton Park, as the club's second and therefore final - as per Premier
League rules - loan signing of the summer. The permanent signing of
Jerome Thomas from Charlton Athetlic, who had previously been on loan,
allowed this move to be finalised.
Traore, 18, has shown
glimpses of explosive potential at Arsenal, having been plucked from
Monaco's youth ranks in 2005, but is currently understudy to the
incredible Gael Clichy at left-back, and Samir Nasri has started the
season in perfect form with a goal on debut from left wing.
He
will join Ben Sahar of Chelsea as a loanee at Fratton Park, competing
most probably for a slot at left-back, competing with the likes of
Herman Hreidarsson for a starting spot.
Pompey got off to an
awful start to the season with a 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Chelsea
at Stamford Bridge on the opening day of the Premier League season,
having also lost the Community Shield to Manchester United on
penalties, following a drab 0-0 draw.
Traore recently signed a long-term contract extension with Arsenal.