Transfer news: Jordan Cousins 'dreams' of Arsenal move after Gunners' scouts watch Charlton player score winner against Nottingham Forest

Versatile 20-year-old has admitted that he is a Gunners' supporter

Jordan Cousins (right) competes for the ball for Charlton against Nottingham Forest (GETTY IMAGES)

Jordan Cousins, who scored the winner for Charlton Athletic against Nottingham Forest last night, has admitted that while it would be a "dream" to play for Arsenal, his first priority is to help the Addicks avoid relegation to League One this season.

Arsene Wenger has been sending scouts to watch the 20-year-old, who can play in defence and midfield, and the self-confessed Gunners' supporters impressed by scoring the only goal of the game at the City Ground. The England youth international signed a new three-year contract with Charlton back in October.

Cousins' 81st-minute goal moved Charlton to three points clear of the drop zone.

“I do support Arsenal,” Cousins told Standard Sport. “Obviously the Premier League is my long-term dream but the short-term is about keeping Charlton in the Championship. I’ve got two more years on my contract and I’m focused on that.

“Charlton give you a chance to express yourself and play in the first team and that’s what I want to do.”

Read more: Ramsey suffers fresh injury setback
Wenger concedes title hopes are over
Arsenal 2 Swansea 2 - match report