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Leeds United favourites to sign Arsenal striker

Leeds United are clear favourites to sign Arsenal’s young striker Chuba Akpom, according to odds given by Ladbrokes.

Thomas Christiansen only took charge of the club late last week, but has already made his mark at Elland Road, bringing in a new assistant manager, as well as several other members of the backroom staff.

And he is wasting no time in looking to improve the current squad, and it appears that Chuba Akpom is right at the top of his list.

The Spanish manager has inherited a squad that are clearly capable of competing in the Sky Bet Championship. The Whites finished seventh in the league last season, narrowly missing out on the Play-Offs by just five points.

They are aiming to go one better this year, and signings such as Chuba Akpom would only help that.

The 21-year-old striker spent last season on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion, helping the Seagulls to automatic promotion to the Premier League.

He signed a professional contract at North London giants Arsenal in 2013, but has spent the majority of his career out on loan, appearing just four times for the Gunners.

As well as Brighton, Akpom has spent time on loan at Hull City, Nottingham Forest, Coventry City, and Brentford.

Arsenal are looking for Akpom to gain another year’s experience out on loan, but are reportedly open to a permanent deal for the striker.

His experiences extend beyond club football. He is extremely experienced when it comes to youth international football.

Akpom has played a total of 43 times for England at youth level.

 

 

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