The Gunners are not looking to offload Eddie Nketiah during the January transfer window.
The England international has struggled to establish a spot in Arsenal’s starting eleven. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has given him limited playing time.
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The 24-year-old plays a back role for the team, given the first-choice preference for Gabriel Jesus who joined the club in 2022. West Ham are keeping tabs on the Eddie Nketiah situation.
The Brazilian’s injury this season has paved the way for Nketiah to get more playing time.
In over 16 Premier League matches this season Eddie Nketiah has fired 5 goals and 3 assists. This includes his first career hat-trick against Sheffield United in late October.
Nketiah has opened his Champions League account by grabbing a goal against PSV Eindhoven on the 12th of December. While the forward is making an impact for the Gunners, it is to be noted that he hasn’t started a Premier League match since Arsenal’s loss to Newcastle United on the 4th of November.
His lack of game time has created rumours of a possible departure from Emirates. Arsenal’s hunt for a new big-name striker in 2024 has deepened. The rumour has It that Eddie Nketiah could fall down the pecking order with the arrival of a big striker.
According to reports, Arsenal is rumoured to be open to selling the player, but a 90-minute report states that the Premier League giants are not looking to part ways with the England international.
The report highlights Arsenal’s position on Eddie Nketiah. The report suggests they are not selling him. However, the club will look into offers that will be around £50m.
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Brentford director Lee Dykes has admitted that Toney who is valued at £100m by the Bees could depart the club. The Bees were looking at Nketiah as a possible replacement however Arsenal’s stance on Nketiah will force Brentford to look at other options.
Eddie Nketiah was scouted by Chelsea when he was 9 years old while he was playing for Southeast London Sunday team Hillyfielders. He was released by Chelsea in 2015 and then he joined Arsenal in the same year.
The 24-year-old has made over 154 appearances for the Gunners, netting 38 goals and providing 9 assists.
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The attacker earned his first senior cap for England off the bench in a friendly win over Australia in October, having previously scored a record 16 goals for the Under-21s.
It will be exciting to see how this situation pans out as a move away from Emirates could be on the cards for Nketiah provided that a lucrative offer comes for him.
Arsenal is having a brilliant Premier League season as they find themselves on the top of the table with 40 points followed by Liverpool with 39 points. The Gunners will look to continue their rich form in their quest to clinch the Premier League title.
The Gunners have done well in the Champions League as they have secured a Round of 16 qualification spot. The Premier League club topped their group followed by PSV, lens, and Sevilla.