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Akpom off to PAOK not Sint-Truiden

Chuba Akpom is reportedly close to a move to PAOK despite being expected to sign for Sint-Truiden.

Akpom hailed as ‘great liberator’ as deal moves closer

Sint-Truiden are waiting for Chuba Akpom to arrive as the ‘great liberator’ according to a Belgian report following the side’s latest friendly that saw them lose 1-0 to Royal Excel Mouscron on Friday.
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Arsenal could sell 5 forwards before window closes

Arsenal could shift as many as five forwards from the club before the window closes at the end of August.
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Arsenal close in on £2m deal for Akpom

Arsenal are close to agreeing a deal that would see Chuba Akpom leave the club permanently after 16 years with the Gunners.

Akpom and Campbell seemingly not in Emery’s plans for next season

Chuba Akpom and Joel Campbell don't appear to be in Unai Emery's plans for next season, despite many other fringe players getting pre-season chances.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides second goal with Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Stoke City at Emirates Stadium on April 1, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Listed: The 18 Arsenal players back in training this week

A month and a half after the 2017/18 season came to an end, 18 Arsenal players return to training this week.

Final Ratings: All of Arsenal’s 15 loan moves in 2017/18

Now that the 2017/18 campaign has come to an end, let's take a look at how Arsenal's 15 loanees got on with their temporary clubs this season.

Akpom scores again as he starts to hit some form

Arsenal loanee Chuba Akpom scored in Sint-Truiden's 3-1 victory on Wednesday, as he starts to get a run of form going at the club.
Deportivo La Coruna's spanish forward Lucas Perez (R) vies with Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey during the Spanish league footbal match RC Deportivo de la Coruna vs Club Atletico de Madrid at the Municipal de Riazor stadium in La Coruna on November 4, 2017. (MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images)

Rated: All 15 Arsenal loan moves this season

In total, Arsenal sent 15 players on loan this season between the summer and January windows, so let's take a look at how those spells are going for each of them.
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Akpom: I didn’t say Wilshere’s the greatest English player of all time

Chuba Akpom has taken to Twitter to deny the story circulating that he called Jack Wilshere the greatest English player of all time.
Deportivo La Coruna's spanish forward Lucas Perez (R) vies with Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey during the Spanish league footbal match RC Deportivo de la Coruna vs Club Atletico de Madrid at the Municipal de Riazor stadium in La Coruna on November 4, 2017. (MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images)

Perez finally scores as just six Arsenal loanees feature over the weekend

Lucas Perez and Chuba Akpom both scored this weekend, but only six of Arsenal's 15 loanees featured for their current clubs.
Deportivo La Coruna's spanish forward Lucas Perez (R) vies with Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey during the Spanish league footbal match RC Deportivo de la Coruna vs Club Atletico de Madrid at the Municipal de Riazor stadium in La Coruna on November 4, 2017. (MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images)

Perez provides assist and Pleguezuelo impresses despite defeat: Loan watch

Lucas Perez provided an assist but added another game to his goal drought, as seven Arsenal loanees featured over the weekend.
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 28: Joel Campbell #28 of Arsenal FC kicks the ball up field against the MLS All-Stars during the first half of the AT&T MLS All-Star Game at Avaya Stadium on July 28, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Joel Campbell returns from injury and Nwakali nets stunning brace: Loan watch

Joel Campbell was named in Monday night's squad for Real Betis and Kelechi Nwakali scored an impressive brace, as eight Arsenal loanees featured this weekend.
Lille's French defender Fode Ballo-Toure (R) vies with Angers' French midfielder Jeff Reine Adelaide during the French L1 football match Lille vs Angers on February 24 2018 at the Pierre Mauroy stadium in Villeneuve d'Ascq, northern france. ( / AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE HUGUEN / Getty Images)

Loan watch: Reine-Adelaide and Martinez receive consecutive starts

Jeff Reine-Adelaide made it two wins in two starts and Lucas Perez played his 14th match without a goal, as six Arsenal loanees featured over the weekend.
Brighton's Dutch midfielder Davy Propper (L) vies with Arsenal's German defender Shkodran Mustafi during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on March 4, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK /

16 players who should or could leave Arsenal this summer

Arsenal need more than a change of manager, they need to completely revamp their playing squad as well.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Lucas Perez of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Loan watch: Lucas penalty miss extends goal drought and Sheaf makes debut

Lucas Perez missed a penalty to make it 13 games without a goal and Ben Sheaf returned from injury for his first game with new loan club Stevenage, as nine Arsenal loanees featured over the weekend.

Sint-Truiden open to longer Akpom stay as Belgian media swoon

The Belgian media are currently loving Chuba Akpom while he's on loan at Sint-Truiden and assistant coach, Chris O’Loughlin, is open to the 22-year-old staying for longer.

Akpom scores first goal as Lucas hits 12 matches without one

Chuba Akpom scored the winner against Anderlecht and Lucas Perez's goal drought grew longer as Arsenal's loanees endured a mixed weekend.

Akpom: I have to pick up the pace

Chuba Akpom is keen to show the fans in Belgium what he can do, and says he knows he has to pick up the pace to succeed.

Assist, debut and first start but Arsenal loanees endure tough weekend

Kelechi Nwakali got an assist as MVV Maastricht won their first game since his return to the club while Jeff Reine-Adelaide made his Angers debut after his own January loan move.

Loan watch: Pleguezuelo and Akpom debuts, Mavididi injury

Julio Pleguezuelo and Chuba Akpom made debuts for their new loan clubs over the weekend, as only two loanees played from start to finish.
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Akpom completes move to Sint-Truidense V.V.

Chuba Akpom has completed his loan move to Belgian side, Sint-Truidense V.V..

Transfer window recap: Ins, outs and loans so far, and what to expect

For a January transfer window, Arsenal have been extremely busy this month. We've rounded up all the news as it stands, in case you missed any of it.

Akpom set to join Belgian side STVV on loan

Chuba Akpom looks set to move out on loan to Belgian side Sint-Truidense VV before the January transfer window closes, according to reports.

4 Arsenal youngsters train ahead of Chelsea clash as duo could miss out

Reiss Nelson, Eddie Nketiah, Chuba Akpom and Matt Macey were all in training ahead of Arsenal's League Cup clash against Chelsea.

Five players who could be sold in January

With contracts coming to an end, coupled with the poor performance by Arsenal fringe players in the FA Cup against Nottingham Forest, there could be a lot of players being sold in January.
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Akpom’s surprise cameo highlights failings in club discipline

Arsenal fans were surprised to see Chuba Akpom feature during the Gunners' 4-2 FA Cup defeat to Nottingham Forest on Sunday - myself included. Akpom...

Akpom fined after admitting drink driving charge

Chuba Akpom has been fined and banned from driving after crashing his car while drunk on 'vodka and cranberry juice'.

Arsenal’s 2017 transfers rated

Now we've reached the end of 2017, let's look back at Arsenal's transfer business, rating all the ins and outs over the last 12 months.

Charlie Nicholas predicts a win for the Gunners against Norwich

Charlie Nicholas predicts a big win for the Gunners against Norwich City in Tuesday night's League Cup clash.

10 Arsenal youth players in contention to face Norwich

Arsenal's first-team trained today ahead of Tuesday's League Cup match against Norwich, with a number of youth prospects involved.

Video: Akpom goes back to visit his old club

Chuba Akpom went back to visit the team where he started his footballing career, Rippleway FC, to speak to the young players at the club.
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Dragomir and Akpom score as Arsenal u23s see past Sunderland

Arsenal beat Sunderland 2-0 on Monday night with goals from Vlad Dragomir and Chuba Akpom.
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Iwobi backs Akpom to make impact next season

Alex Iwobi has tipped Chuba Akpom to make an impact at Arsenal next season. 

5 things we learned from Arsenal’s record-breaking September

Now that the September matches have drawn to a close, we're taking a look back at the month and what we can learn from it.

Akpom on dressing room ‘banter’ over Alexis’ failed transfer

Alexis Sanchez's failed move to Manchester City has been the subject of 'banter' in the Arsenal dressing room. 

Wenger: Young players need to make the most of their minutes

Arsène Wenger says that young players need to take their chances when given first-team football for Arsenal, ahead of tonight's Europa League meeting with BATE Borisov.
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The 10 Arsenal players looking to impress against BATE Borisov

Arsenal have taken a number of youngsters to Belarus for tonight's European encounter with BATE Borisov, with Arsene Wenger rotating the side ahead of a fixture pile-up.

Akpom: We’ve been giving Alexis stick for failed Man City move

Chuba Akpom has revealed that Alexis Sanchez has been getting some stick in the dressing room over his failed summer move to Manchester City.
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These seven youngsters could feature in Thursday’s meeting with BATE Borisov

Seven youngsters seem set to travel to Belarus to feature in Arsenal's Europa League match against BATE Borisov on Thursday.