 Stokes was named SPL young player of the month for October |
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is "very happy" with Anthony Stokes' form at Falkirk while confirming that no bids have been made for the on-loan striker. The Dublin-born 18-year-old is the SPL's current top scorer, netting 13 goals in 14 games since his arrival from the Gunners.
Wenger told The Sun: "Anthony has made a big step up to the SPL and has done very well - I'm very happy about it.
"Ideally, I'd like all of our young kids on loan to come back to Arsenal."
The Bairns are hoping that Wenger will extend the Irishman's stay until the end of the season in order to continue his development.
And John Hughes, the Falkirk head coach, said: "We want to keep him here, certainly until the end of the season. We'd be thrilled if that happened.
"We've not heard anything yet but we're hoping we'll keep him.
"Whatever Arsenal decide we'll respect - but hopefully we'll get the Christmas present we all want."
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