Transfer news:Dubliner Anthony Stokes has returned to Arsenal for discussions on his future after his successful spell at Falkirk.

The 18-year-old has been in sensational form for the Scottish Premier League side this season and hit a hat-trick in 12 minutes against Inverness Caledonian Thistle on Saturday to take his tally to 16 goals in all competitions for the season.

However, the Republic of Ireland under-21 international's loan deal at Falkirk, which expired yesterday, has not been extended as yet which meant he missed yesterday's trip to Tannadice to play Dundee United in the league.

Falkirk yesterday confirmed Stokes had departed for talks in London to decide where he will spend the rest of the current season.

Stokes has already admitted he is unlikely to extend his stay with Falkirk. However the club have not given up hope, and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has given him the green light to spend the rest of the campaign away from the Emirates Stadium.

Celtic and Sunderland are admirers of Stokes, with Charlton also reportedly in the hunt.

Stokes said: "I honestly don't know where my future lies."

Stokes leads the goalscoring charts after finding the net 14 times in the Scottish Premier League and added: "Even if I do leave the club - which looks likely now - I will always be proud of that achievement."

Meanwhile, Scottish Premier League side Motherwell yesterday confirmed the signings of three players from the National League.

Full back Danny Murphy (23) has joined from Cork City until 2009. Striker Trevor Molloy (30) and midfielder Paul Keegan (33) have both signed from beaten FAI Cup finalists St Patrick's Athletic on 18-month deals.

The three players received their international clearances in time to play against Rangers in the Scottish Premier League this afternoon.