Chuba Akpom to sign Arsenal contract extension?

Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom is reportedly close to signing a new deal with the club.

The 19-year-old, who joined the Gunners' academy in 2002, is out of contract at the end of the season.

He is expected to pen a four-and-a-half-year deal at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, according to BBC Sport.

Akpom spent part of last season on loan at Brentford and Coventry City.

The youngster has made five appearances in all competitions for Arsene Wenger's side during the current campaign.