Sint-Truiden are interested in signing Arsenal loanee Chuba Akpom on a permanent contract this summer, but are facing competition from Belgian rivals Gent.
The 22-year-old was loaned out to Sint-Truiden in the January transfer window and has shown impressive form in Belgium, scoring six goals in 15 appearances for the club.
The Belgian outfit have been left impressed by their loan star’s performance and it has been claimed that they are set to approach Arsenal to sign him on a permanent deal.
However, they could face stiff competition from within Belgium for his signature as according to Het Nieuwsblad, Gent are also interested in snapping up Akpom from the Gunners.
His performances in the top tier of Belgian football have attracted the attention of the club and Gent are probing the possibility of getting their hands on the forward this summer.
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Akpom is currently scheduled to return to Arsenal, where he has a contract until next year, at the end of the campaign and it is unclear whether he has a future at the club.
Arsenal are set to appoint a new manager next week and it is likely that a call on the striker’s future will only be taken once the new coaching staff are in place at the Emirates.
