Boy’s Got Skills: Arsenal’s Chuba Akpom
Jul 28, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Arsenal forward Chuba Akpom (32) celebrates his goal during the MLS All-Star game between the MLS All-Star Team and Arsenal at Avaya Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters Picture Supplied by Action Images (TAGS: Sport Soccer MLS) *** Local Caption *** 2016-07-29T020415Z_2020273076_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_MLS-ALL-STAR-GAME.JPG
There is nothing quite like an inspired bit of skill or a big finish to brighten up your week, and here at Shoot! we are always on the look out for the best to bring you.
Following the close of the 2017 January transfer window, despite Arsenal only bringing in non-league defender Cohen Bramall from Hednesford Town, the Premier League side did sanction a deal for their young forward, Chuba Akpom, who has joined Brighton and Hove Albion on loan for the remainder of the 2016-17 season.
The 21-year-old, who is an England Under-21 international, has made just one first-team appearance for The Gunners this term – starting Arsenal’s 4-0 EFL Cup victory over Nottingham Forest back in September.
Now having joined The Seagulls, who currently sit top of the second-tier standings, Akpom will be looking to achieve promotion to the Premier League in successive seasons after helping Hull City win the Championship play-off final last term.
Thanks to our friends at Furious Football Diaries (FFDTV), this video gives Brighton fans a glimpse of what they can expect from Akpom in the months to come – trickery, confidence and cheekiness!