Express: Reds in for striker

Arsenal face a battle to hold on to youngster Chuba Akpom.

Akpom has made just four appearances for Arsenal this season, but came off the bench during the 3-2 FA Cup fourth-round win at Brighton on Sunday.

The 19-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and is free to negotiate with foreign clubs now.

FC Twente, Borussia Dortmund and Feyenoord are all poised to make Akpom pre-contract offers.Arsenal have offered Akpom a new three-year deal, but there is plenty of interest from within the Premier League.

Express Sport understands Manchester City, Everton, Liverpool and Tottenham are all keen on Akpom.

The London-born forward spent loan spells at Brentford and Coventry last season having joined Arsenal aged six.

Source: Daily Express