HUDDERSFIELD Town are rumoured to be signing young Arsenal hotshot Benik Afobe on loan.

The 17-year-old, who scored 11 goals in 13 appearances last season as the Under 18?s retained the Premier Academy League, is reported to be ready to link up with Huddersfield later this week.

The powerful striker is currently enjoying his first season as a regular in the Arsenal reserve team, where he has been operating as a right winger.

He signed his first professional contract in February 2010 after reported interest from Barcelona.

He played in that position for England Under 17?s as they won the European Championships last summer.

Afobe has two years left to run on his current contract according to the Arsenal Young Guns fansite .