Chuba Akpom is set to sign a new four and a half year contract at Arsenal, Fresh Arsenal understands. There was significant interest in the young striker from around Europe, as his current contract was due to expire at the end of the season. View image | gettyimages.com 19-year-old Akpom has featured more regularly in the Arsenal first team recently, as Arsene Wenger has been trying to keep hold of the teenager amid interest from several other club. It is thought that Akpom will sign the new deal which will expire in 2019 in the next week. The Mirror suggest that Akpom's deal will be the most lucrative Wenger has ever handed to a teenager, thought to be worth £20,000 per-week. The likes...
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