Simpson has been an ever-present in Arsenal's youth set-up since he was aged 13.
The young midfielder, who can also play up front, excelled for the reserves by scoring six times in eight starts and also put in 23 appearances for the U-18's.
Having started as a goalkeeper, the attacker is also a youth international, having played for the England U-17 team.
In February 19, 2007 he made history by becoming the first player ever to score a hat-trick at Emirates Stadium, for Arsenal's U18 side in an FA Youth Cup match against Cardiff.
He then chose to go on loan to Millwall and won the PFA's League One player of the year award for 2008 after his initial six-month loan deal was extended.
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