Leeds and Hull favourites to land out-of-favour Arsenal striker Jay Simpson

Leeds and Hull are reportedly leading the race to sign £1.2million Arsenal striker Jay Simpson. The 21-year-old Englishman has been deemed surplus to requirements at the Emirates Stadium and is in talks with a number of Championship clubs over a potential move. On target: but Simpson has failed to win over Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger Crystal Palace and QPR are also among his pursuers. But according to skysports.com, Simpson, who has scored twice in just three first-team appearances for the Gunners, is likely to be playing his football at Elland Road or the KC Stadium this season. 'I can confirm a couple of clubs have agreed a deal with Arsenal and we are now in talks with them,' his advisor Uben Gray said. On loan: QPR are interested in tieing up a permanent deal for Simpson Simpson has enjoyed successful loan spells at QPR, West Brom and Millwall but has been unable to find a passage into Arsene Wenger's plans. The young Gunner scored 12 goals in 34 league starts for Rangers last term.  Newcastle and West Brom on alert as Arsenal allow Lansbury out on loan Cesc Fabregas: I'm staying! Arsenal captain breaks silence to confirm he won't quit for BarcelonaARSENAL FC

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