Through a statement on their official website, Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion have announced that they have strengthened their offensive ranks with the signing of Nigerian striker Chuba Akpom.
Premier League club Arsenal have sanctioned Akpom’s loan move to the Seagulls until the end of the 2016-2017 season.
The 21-year-old previously played on loan at Hull City, Brentford, Coventry City and Nottingham Forest.
He will begin training with his new teammates at Brighton on Tuesday morning, ahead of the trip to John Smith’s Stadium, where they face Huddersfield in the Championship in two days time.
The Hale End Academy product joins Chelsea loanee Fikayo Tomori, Canada international Sam Adekugbe and David Ajiboye at Brighton.
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