The 21-year-old striker has enjoyed loan spells at Brentford, Coventry and Nottingham Forest in his fledgling career and helped Hull to promotion back to the Premier League last season, scoring seven goals in 22 starts.
England Under-21 international Akpom has made one start and nine substitute appearances for Arsenal’s first team.
Despite little game time with Arsene Wenger’s side, Brighton fans should be excited by the signing of the talented young striker.
