Source: Daily_Mail
Fulham and Blackpool on alert as Jay Simpson is told he can leave Arsenal
Jay Simpson is poised to leave Arsenal this summer after his adviser revealed Arsene Wenger has told the young striker he is surplus to requirements at the Emirates. [LNB]The 21-year-old, who is a product of the Gunners youth academy, has enjoyed successful loan spells at Millwall, West Brom and QPR. [LNB] At the double: Simspon scored a brace against Wigan in the Carling Cup back in 2008[LNB]But he has failed to break into Arsenal's first team, despite scoring two goals in just three appearances.[LNB]On target: Simpson scored 12 goals in 39 appearances for QPR last season [LNB][LNB]The Arsenal man was said to be holding talks with Cypriot sideOmonia Nicosia but news of Simpson's availability is likely to alert anumber of clubs from the Premier League and Championship, with Fulham,Blackpool and Hull City reportedly among his pursuers. [LNB] 'Jay has had discussions with Arsene Wenger and Arsenal,' Uben Gray told skysports.com. [LNB]'Everyone at the club only has good things to say about Jay,including Arsene, but they appreciate he needs to be playing first-teamfootball.'And so they are ready to let him leave, but only if the dealis right for all parties.' [LNB]Simpson has one year to run on his contract and Arsenal would rathercash in on their striker now than allow him to leave for nothing at theend of next season. [LNB] Arsenal exit sadly beckons for crock Eduardo after he fails to recover formFulham eye James as Schwarzer looks set to seal £3.5m Gunners switch Arsenal, City and Chelsea set for Ozil battle as Barca block route to EnglandARSENAL FC
