The 23-year-old made four senior starts last season - all in the Worthington Cup. He was also an unused substitute in 30 Premiership, FA Cup and Champions League games and also made his full international debut with the Republic.
The Gunners are still refusing to confirm the £500,000 signing of Spanish goalkeeper Manuel Almunia from Celta Vigo but the deal is expected to go through within the next 48 hours.
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