Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom has joined Championship side Nottingham Forest on loan until the end of the season after Promising starts for The Gunners.The 19-year-old has made seven appearances for the Gunners this season, which includes three Premier League fixtures.He has impressed with his abilities with the ball after featuring and Winning a penalty in the 5-0 victory over Aston Villa at the start of February followed by performance in Arsenal’s FA Cup fourth-round tie against Brighton and Hove Albion the week before and will stay with Forest until May 31.
Akpom is currently with England Under-20s, and scored an Equaliser against Mexico on 25 of March.Chuba has represented English international side at every age group up to that point(U-20).
Delighted to have joined @Official_NFFC on loan. Can't wait to get started and meet up with the squad after the internationals
— Chuba Akpom (@cakpom) March 26, 2015
He signed a new long-term contract with Arsene Wenger's men in February but is now looking for more first-team experience before a big break into the north Londoners' first XI.
Akpom made his Debut for U-18's of Gunners at the age of fifteen and has improved on the ball upfront ever since.
The youngster spent brief spells with Brentford and Coventry City in 2014.
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