Chuba Akpom: Nottingham Forest sign Arsenal striker

Akpom is yet to start a first-team game for Arsenal and is still waiting for his first senior goal

Nottingham Forest have signed striker Chuba Akpom on loan from Arsenal until the end of the season.

The 19-year-old made his debut for the Gunners in the Premier League against Sunderland last season and has since made eight more substitute appearances.

Akpom scored for England's Under-20 side against in the 1-1 draw against Mexico on Wednesday.

Forest is his third loan, following goalless spells at Coventry City and Brentford last season.

And he was reportedly wanted by a number of Championship clubs before agreeing to join Dougie Freedman's side.