19-year-old is relishing his first full season on loan from the Emirates Stadium.
England international would need to score 24 to hit a century of strikes for Gunners.
Real Madrid winger Denis Cheryshev is reportedly attracting interest from Arsenal and Liverpool.
Player believes the Gunners are ready to battle with Chelsea for the Premier League title.
Akpom's exit comes just two weeks after Arsene Wenger seemed to confirm he would remain in north London.
Arsene Wenger has played down the extent of Jack Wilshere's injury ahead of the new season.
Arsenal and United are on the lookout for top quality additions ahead of the new Premier League season.
Arsene Wenger bolsters youth ranks further at Emirates Stadium with arrival of Portuguese stopper.
AS recently claim Arsenal have set aside £45m ($70m) to get the services of the France international.
France international would be a great asset for the Gunners and Arsene Wenger.
Arsenal manager insists he took no personal satisfaction from beating Mourinho in Community Shield.
The Gunners boss secured his first victory over Mourinho at the 14th attempt.
The Spaniard is doubt for the Premier League opener against Swansea on Saturday.
Martin Keown says Arsenal needs to address the striker position this summer.
Mesut Ozil has the capacity to add more goals to his game, believes Wenger.
Aaron Ramsey is hoping to remain fit throughout the 2015/16 season.
Premier League champions Chelsea will take on FA Cup champions Arsenal for the 2015 Community Shield match at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, 2 August.
Wenger is looking to send out promising youngsters at the club on loan to get regular first-team experience.
Arsene Wenger is keen for Hayden and Akpom to gain experience with regular first-team football.
Gunners boss faces the media ahead of the Community Shield against Chelsea.
The French boss said the Gunners were interested during Cech's two-year spell at Rennes
Arsene Wenger has indicated that he will make another signing only if a quality player became available.