The 21-year-old joins Neale Fenn’s side having made 11 appearances for the Gunners’ U23 team in Premier League 2 this season.

In the public’s yearning for a natural goalscoring successor to Ireland hitman Robbie Keane, the name of Adam Idah has lasted longer than most contenders.

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish admits the financial ramifications of relegation from the top flight now are "scary" and believes a Premier League 2 could be an option if the gap to the Championship continues to grow.