However, Celtic and Roy Keane's Sunderland are reportedly leading the chase to sign the 18-year-old striker, who has scored 13 goals in 15 matches on-loan with Falkirk so far this season. Falkirk want to extend their loan deal, which runs out on December 31, while numerous other clubs in England are thought to be interested in securing a temporary switch. Stokes told Dublin's Today FM radio: "I had been coached by Liam when he was working with Dublin City and I was invited to train with the first team at Arsenal so that Arsene Wenger could have a look at me.
The Bairns knocked Celtic out of the CIS Insurance Cup on penalties after Stokes levelled in extra-time and there is no doubt the Dubliner will want to cause the title hopes of the club he supported as a boy to wobble.
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