Tag: Chuba Akpom

Ajax's Chuba Akpom (R) celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax Amsterdam and SC Heerenveen at The Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam on November 5, 2023. (Photo by MAURICE VAN STEEN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Nottingham Forest submit late bid for 28yo former Arsenal youth star

Former Arsenal forward Akpom subject of late bid from Nottingham Forest. Will he return to England?
Ajax's Chuba Akpom reacts during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Fortuna Sittard and Ajax at the Fortuna Sittard Stadium in Sittard on September 3, 2023. (Photo by GERRIT VAN KEULEN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Ex-Gunner admits first 2 months at new club were ‘terrible’

Chuba Akpom has bemoaned a couple of "terrible" months at Ajax, after finally getting himself going with his new club.
Chuba Akpom with the Championship Player of the Season award (Photo via EFL.com)

Manager slams former Arsenal striker for no reason

Former Arsenal player Chuba Akpom's move to Ajax has raised eyebrows, with ex-manager Neil Warnock doubting his suitability for a striking role at the Dutch club.
HULL, ENGLAND: Chuba Akpom of Middlesbrough celebrates after victory in the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Middlesbrough at MKM Stadium on November 01, 2022. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Former Arsenal striker gets Bergkamp shirt number as £10.4m Ajax move completes

Former Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom has passed his medical with Ajax and will complete a £10.4m move from Middlesbrough.
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Middlesbrough striker Chuba Akpom reacts during the Sky Bet Championship between Middlesbrough and Stoke City at Riverside Stadium on March 14, 2023 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

29 goal former Arsenal youngster hints at club stay

Chuba Akpom hints at a Middlesbrough stay following a remarkable season. His love for the fans seems to be swaying his decision, despite rumours of a move.
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Middlesbrough striker Chuba Akpom reacts during the Sky Bet Championship between Middlesbrough and Stoke City at Riverside Stadium on March 14, 2023 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

29-goal ex-Arsenal forward for sale for £15m

Chuba Akpom's future is up in the air following Middlesbrough's failure to secure Premier League promotion, with the club demanding £15m for a sale.
COVENTRY, ENGLAND: Brooke Norton-Cuffy of Coventry City in action during the Sky Bet Championship between Coventry City and Reading at The Coventry Building Society Arena on April 22, 2023. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

2 Arsenal academy graduates set up intriguing semi-final decider

Arsenal loanee Brooke Norton-Cuffy helped set up an intriguing play-off semi-final second leg with a draw against Middlesbrough on Sunday.
Chuba Akpom with the Championship Player of the Season award (Photo via EFL.com)

Former Arsenal striker named Player of the Season with 29 goals

Chuba Akpom has been named the Championship Player of the Season, as Middlesbrough prepare for a likely play-off run next month.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND: Chuba Akpom of Middlebrough celebrates after the Sky Bet Championship between Sheffield United and Middlesbrough at Bramall Lane on February 15, 2023. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Former Gunner ‘loving it’ after 29th goal of season

Chuba Akpom broke another goal record for Middlesbrough on Wednesday night, and the former Gunner admits he's loving his football.
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Middlesbrough striker Chuba Akpom reacts during the Sky Bet Championship between Middlesbrough and Stoke City at Riverside Stadium on March 14, 2023 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Ex-Arsenal striker nominated for Player of the Season

Former Arsenal academy striker Chuba Akpom has been nominated for the EFL Championship Player of the Season award for 2022/23.
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Middlesbrough striker Chuba Akpom (c) celebrates with team mates after scoring the opening goal during the Sky Bet Championship between Middlesbrough and Stoke City at Riverside Stadium on March 14, 2023 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Chuba Akpom setting goal scoring records

Arsenal's Hale End Academy graduate Chuba Akpom excels in the Championship, attracting interest from clubs in England and Germany.
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND: Middlesbrough striker Chuba Akpom celebrates his goal during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Middlesbrough and Brighton & Hove Albion at Riverside Stadium on January 07, 2023. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

22 goals: Ex-Arsenal striker sets goal record for new club

Chuba Akpom made a bit of Middlesbrough history on Saturday, becoming their first player to score 20 goals in a season since the turn of the millennium.
Chuba Akpom with his two PFA Championship Fans' Player of the Month awards for this season (Photo via the PFA on Twitter)

18 goals: Former Gunner wins 2nd award

Chuba Akpom has received his second Championship Fans' Player of the Month award this season as he remains the league's top scorer.
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND: Middlesbrough striker Chuba Akpom celebrates his goal during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Middlesbrough and Brighton & Hove Albion at Riverside Stadium on January 07, 2023. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

16 goals: Former Arsenal striker league’s top scorer

Former Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom scored a brace on Saturday to go even further clear as the Championship's top goalscorer.
HULL, ENGLAND: Chuba Akpom of Middlesbrough celebrates after victory in the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Middlesbrough at MKM Stadium on November 01, 2022. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Arsenal training return as more move: Ex-Arsenal roundup

For reasons not every Arsenal fan understands, I like to keep an eye on what players and coaches get up to when they leave Arsenal, so here's a round-up of what some ex-Gunners have been up to this week.
Chuba Akpom PFA Championship Fans' Player of the Month award for November (Photo via PFA on Twitter)

Former Arsenal striker picks up award

Former Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom has won the Championship's Fans' Player of the Month award for November, as his strong form continues.
Chuba Akpom during PAOK's 4-0 win over OFI Crete on Sunday 27th January 2019, via PAOKFC.gr

2 goals, 1 red card: Ex-Arsenal striker’s dramatic sub appearance

On Wednesday night, former Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom had one of the most eventful substitute appearances you're likely to see.
Chuba Akpom celebrates with Middlesbrough (Photo via Akpom on Twitter)

Arsenal avoid FIFA fine for Akpom and Campbell clauses

Arsenal have avoided fines for sell-on clauses in the contracts of Chuba Akpom and Joel Campbell, following an appeal to CAS.
Chuba Akpom during PAOK's 4-0 win over OFI Crete on Sunday 27th January 2019, via PAOKFC.gr

Chuba Akpom rejoins PAOK on loan from Middlesbrough

A year after leaving PAOK for Middlesbrough, Chuba Akpom has returned to Greece in a loan move from the Championship club.
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Wage demands collapse Debuchy move as Akpom agrees terms in Turkey

Mathieu Debuchy has seen his move to ESTAC Troyes collapse due to his wage demands while Chuba Akpom has reportedly agreed terms with Besiktas.
Chuba Akpom celebrates with Middlesbrough (Photo via Akpom on Twitter)

Chuba Akpom told to find a new club

Former Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom has been told by Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock to find a new club this summer, according to reports.
Chuba Akpom celebrates with Middlesbrough (Photo via Akpom on Twitter)

Chuba Akpom scores on his debut for Middlesbrough

Chuba Akpom scored on his debut for Middlesbrough over the weekend, after netting Arsenal just over £1m through a sell-on clause.
Chuba Akpom during PAOK's 4-0 win over OFI Crete on Sunday 27th January 2019, via PAOKFC.gr

Akpom joins Middlesbrough: Arsenal to make sell-on profit

Arsenal will make a small profit after Middlesbrough completed the signing of Chuba Akpom this weekend, due to a sell-on clause in his deal.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 01: Reiss Nelson of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Norwich City at Emirates Stadium on July 01, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Reiss Nelson becomes number one target for Champions League side

Besiktas have reportedly stepped up their pursuit of Reiss Nelson according to media in Turkey with their board making him their top priority.
Chuba Akpom during PAOK's 4-0 win over OFI Crete on Sunday 27th January 2019, via PAOKFC.gr

Akpom hits double figures with winning goal against Crete

Chuba Akpom converted an injury-time penalty for his 10th goal of the season on Saturday, his best tally in a single campaign for a senior side.
Chuba Akpom during PAOK's 4-0 win over OFI Crete on Sunday 27th January 2019, via PAOKFC.gr

Akpom: I have to fight for PAOK to get on Nigeria team

Chuba Akpom knows he needs to fight to get back into the PAOK starting lineup if he wants a chance to play for the Nigeria national team.
Chuba Akpom during PAOK's 4-0 win over OFI Crete on Sunday 27th January 2019, via PAOKFC.gr

David Ornstein confirms West Ham interest in Chuba Akpom

West Ham United are interested in bringing former Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom back to London, according to David Ornstein.
Chuba Akpom during PAOK's 4-0 win over OFI Crete on Sunday 27th January 2019, via PAOKFC.gr

Watch: Chuba Akpom scores overhead kick to win cup final and complete double

Chuba Akpom scored an overhead kick to win PAOK the Greek cup final over AEK Athens on Saturday, completing their league and cup double at the end of their unbeaten season.
Chuba Akpom during PAOK's 4-0 win over OFI Crete on Sunday 27th January 2019, via PAOKFC.gr

Chuba Akpom wins Greek Superleague: On for unbeaten season and the double

Chuba Akpom has won the Greek Superleague with PAOK FC, and they're on for both the unbeaten season and a league and cup double.

Chuba Akpom explains why he left Arsenal despite remaining a fan

Chuba Akpom has revealed how a conversation with Unai Emery convinced him to move on to PAOK last summer, even though he's still an Arsenal fan who watches every game.
Chuba Akpom during PAOK's 4-0 win over OFI Crete on Sunday 27th January 2019, via PAOKFC.gr

Chuba Akpom set to become ‘invincible’ with PAOK

Chuba Akpom's new side PAOK are heading for the Greek Super League title, and they're set to win it without losing a single match if they can hold on for five more games.
Chuba Akpom during PAOK's 4-0 win over OFI Crete on Sunday 27th January 2019, via PAOKFC.gr

2 goals, 1 assist: Chuba Akpom puts in MOTM performance as he impresses in...

Chuba Akpom is starting to really make his mark with new club PAOK in Greece, scoring two goals and assisting one in an impressive individual performance on Sunday.

Chuba Akpom says only those who understand football understand Alex Iwobi

Chuba Akpom may have left Arsenal for a new adventure in Greece, but the former Academy star has been speaking about his former team mate, Alex Iwobi, in glowing terms.

Watch: Chuba Akpom’s winning goal and emotional celebration in 2-1 PAOK victory

Chuba Akpom scored the winning goal for PAOK against AE Larissa last weekend, as he continues to push for starts with his new club.

Chuba Akpom: I was disappointed not be playing, I’m happy now I’ve scored

Chuba Akpom scored his first goal in a competitive fixture for PAOK last weekend, and he's since spoken to the media about finally getting off the mark for his new club.

How much did Arsenal really spend and receive from transfers this summer?

In terms of arrivals, the summer window is shut for English clubs but they can still sell players until the end of the month.
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Akpom pictured in new club’s shirt

Chuba Apom has already posed for photographs in his new PAOK shirt despite there being no confirmation of his move from either club.

Greek media: Akpom completes PAOK medical – announcement set for Thursday

Greek side PAOK FC are expected to announce the signing of Chuba Akpom on Thursday, after completing his medical, according to reports in the country.
Chuba Akpom set to leave Arsenal on loan

Akpom to sign 3-year deal with PAOK, announcement imminent

PAOK are expecting to announce Chuba Akpom as an official player imminently after the forward arrived in the country on Monday.
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Akpom fee less than reported

Arsenal have reportedly agreed a deal to sell Chuba Akpom to PAOK rather than Sint-Truiden with reports in Greece claiming the fee is around 50% of that being reported in the UK.