Brentford's move for Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom is back on after the Gunners gave the green light to the deal this afternoon.

The switch was put on hold while Arsene Wenger weighed up his options in the wake of injuries to Theo Walcott and Nicklas Bendtner.

However, the Emirates chief is understood to have sanctioned the loan of the highly-rated 18-year-old, who is expected to hook up with the Bees tomorrow.

Brentford boss Mark Warburton was in the stands as the youngster smashed a hat-trick in the north Londoners' 6-1 FA Youth Cup romp against Peterborough United on Monday night.

Posh, Leyton Orient and MK Dons are also keen, but the League One leaders look like they have won the race for his signature.

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