According to the Athletic (subscription required), Arsenal have completed the signing of midfielder Tim Akinola on a free transfer. The Athletic report that the Gunners are targeting recruitments that can bolster their academy sides in the short-term as well as boast the potential to play first-team football in the future. Akinola was released by Championship outfit Huddersfield this summer with the Terriers having too much competition in central midfield in their academy ranks. Whilst a departure from a respectably much lesser side in the Yorkshire outfit may ring alarm bells with some supporters, this means that the Gunners have been able to sign Akinola on a free transfer. The Athletic...
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