Crystal Palace and two other Premier League clubs readied their bids to sign 24-year-old Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah.
According to a report by Football Insider, Eddie Nketiah is the subject of interest from Crystal Palace. The 24-year-old homegrown attacker will likely leave Arsenal in the summer transfer window. And the Eagles have prepared their bid to sign him from the North London club.
Eddie Nketiah and his Arsenal tale
Eddie Nketiah has been a dependable performer since breaking into the first-team squad at Arsenal. But the English international has been a backup throughout his senior-level career despite his consistency. In addition, his stock has fallen since Kai Havertz arrived from Chelsea in last summer’s transfer window.
With Gabriel Jesus also ahead of him in the pecking order, Nketiah has become the third-choice striker for Arsenal. The 24-year-old, who has turned out over 100 times in the Premier League, has not started a game since November and is struggling for game time. So, a move in the summer transfer window will suit him.
Nketiah’s situation at Arsenal has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs. Meanwhile, the Gunners are considering a fire sale of homegrown players in the summer transfer window, with the Englishman one of the players facing the axe. The development has attracted Crystal Palace and other Premier League clubs.
Move across London on the cards?
Crystal Palace also mulled over signing Eddie Nketiah in the summer transfer window. But a move did not materialise, with Arsenal choosing not to part ways with the 24-year-old homegrown attacker keeping in mind the long-winding campaign. However, with Arsenal ready to sell him this summer, a deal might see the light of day.
Nketiah should be an upgrade on Jean-Philippe Mateta and Odsonne Edouard, making him a viable target for Crystal Palace. And the Eagles have formulated their offer to sign the English international from Arsenal in the summer transfer window.
But Crystal Palace will face stiff competition from Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford for the 24-year-old Englishman. So, it will be interesting to see if the South London club can beat the competition to secure his services in the summer transfer window.
