Reading have confirmed 20-year-old Zane Monlouis on loan from Arsenal until the end of the season.In the market for defenders, having lost Tom Holmes, Nesta Guinness-Walker and Tom McIntyre earlier in the window, options were limited with the Royals unable to provide much financial support.Monlouis, 20, made 14 appearances for former Reading boss Mehmet Ali’s Young Gunners, including starting in the 5-2 EFL Trophy defeat at the SCL Stadium.A former England Under-17 and Under-15 international, the centre-back will lead Tyler Bindon and Tom Holmes into the final stages of the campaign.He is a club and only arrives on deadline day in January, while Taylan Harris and Caylan Vickers moved from the Premier League to Luton Town and Brighton respectively.Reading are in talks with Arsenal over the loan of U-21 captain Zane Monlouis until the end of the current season.According to The Athletic, Zane Monlouis has held talks with Reading about a loan move. Arsenal could hand the 20-year-old, who also happens to be their under-21 captain, a temporary layoff to give him a taste of senior football.Zane Monloius to leave ArsenalArsenal had a quiet transfer window by any standards. But this is mainly due to FFP rules, which have limited their spending this month. Mikel Arteta wanted to bring in big stars, but is now postponing all plans to the summer window.Instead, Arsenal have seen a number of departures from their youth side, with their under-21 captain Zane Monlouis the next likely player to leave. The 20-year-old Arsenal player has held talks with Reading over a loan deal.Arsenal may not stand in his way and are instead encouraging a move if they feel the player will benefit from seeking regular game time at senior level. The 20-year-old is yet to play a first-team game for the Gunners but could do so for the League One side next season.Based on the information so far, there does not appear to be an option to buy, although given Reading’s current position in League One, the player may not take that option. For now, he can expect to play first-team football and return to Arsenal in the hope that he will fight for a place in the team.Arsenal youth exitsArsenal have sanctioned departures from their youth side which has seen a number of promising youngsters leave. If Monlouis also leaves, it could be the fourth such exit in a few days. Hertha Berlin have signed Bradley Ibrahim on a long-term deal, while Charles Sagoe Jr has joined Swansea Gooner’s Charlie Patino on loan.Aston Villa have signed Lino Sousa on a long-term deal, with the young left-back joining Plymouth Argyle on loan for the rest of the season. All in all, some moves can be well received while others are criticized as Sousa and Ibrahim were highly regarded by Arsenal fans..