Three Championship clubs 'interested in Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom'

A host of Championship clubs are reportedly keen on signing Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom on loan in January.

The 21-year-old has been out of action since suffering a back injury in September, and is unlikely to force his way into the Arsenal first team.

It is believed that Gunners manager Arsene Wenger is keen to send Akpom back out on loan after the striker spent last season at Hull City.

According to The Mirror, Cardiff City, Fulham and Brentford are interested in signing the player when the transfer window reopens in January.

Akpom, who has made one appearances for Arsenal this season, has already had a spell at Brentford having spent time at Griffin Park in 2014.