St Mirren signs Arsenal loanee Ismeal Kabia for the season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
St Mirren has secured the loan signing of Arsenal winger Ismeal Kabia for the 2026-27 season. The move was contingent on manager Mikel Arteta's approval, which came after Arsenal's final pre-season friendly. St Mirren manager Craig McLeish expressed excitement about Kabia's potential, noting his pace and one-on-one skills. Kabia, who gained senior experience on loan at Shrewsbury Town last season, has already played 59 minutes for St Mirren. McLeish revealed that multiple clubs vied for the 20-year-old's signature.
- •Ismeal Kabia joins St Mirren on a season-long loan from Arsenal.
- •The transfer received approval from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.
- •Kabia previously played for Shrewsbury Town, making 43 appearances.
- •St Mirren manager Craig McLeish is excited about Kabia's skills and potential.
- •Several clubs showed interest in signing Kabia before St Mirren secured him.
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Manager excited to show Arsenal loanee off
"St Mirren boss reveals how Arsenal delayed Kabia’s loan exit until Mikel Arteta gave the green light, and explains why he couldn’t wait to unleash the 20-year-old.Photo by Harry Murphy/Getty Image...
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