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Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah is reportedly close to accepting Crystal Palace’s bid after his move to Nottingham Forest collapsed.
The 25-year-old was also on the radar of Roberto De Zerbi’s Marseille earlier in the transfer window.
Despite making 10 Premier League starts in 27 appearances last season, Nketiah’s performances were underwhelming, tallying only five goals and two assists.
Nketiah has been actively seeking a move to gain more consistent playing time.
Arsenal’s £30 million asking price had been a stumbling block, but reports suggests that Crystal Palace has made a £25 million bid, plus £5 million in add-ons, which Arsenal is close to accepting.
The Eagles, having seen Jordan Ayew depart to Leicester City, need to bolster their attacking options, with Jean-Philippe Mateta and the out-of-favour Odsonne Edouard being the only recognized strikers in their squad.
For Arsenal, the sale of Nketiah, whose contract runs until 2027, represents pure profit, as he is a product of their academy.
However, with Gabriel Jesus sidelined due to a groin injury, Arsenal may need to reinvest the funds in a new striker before the transfer window closes.
Potential targets include Viktor Gyokeres and Ivan Toney, both of whom have been linked with the club earlier this summer.
This article was updated 3 months ago