According to a new report from L'Equipe, French soccer club Marseille have shown a strong willingness to make a bid in the transfer market by making an attractive initial offer for Arsenal striker Nketiah. The offer, which includes a loan fee of around 20 million euros and a mandatory buyout clause, shows Marseille's strong interest in Nketiah and their determination to complete the transfer as soon as possible.
The main reason why Marseille are so keen on Nketiah is because they see him as the ideal successor to striker Aubameyang. With Aubameyang's move to Hubayr Qudsia in the Saudi Arabian League this summer, Marseille are desperately looking for a player who can fill the void, and Nketiah, with his excellent performances in the English Premier League, has become Marseille's preferred target.
In order to get a better understanding of Nketiah's situation and to push the transfer process forward, the Marseille club's executives had already started contacting and negotiating with Arsenal a few days ago. They are aware that Nketiah's contract with Arsenal is valid until 2027 and must therefore make an offer that is both attractive and in line with Arsenal's expectations.
Marseille's initial offer has already been submitted to Arsenal, but no official reply has yet been received. However, according to multiple sources, Nketiah himself is open to the possibility of joining Marseille and the two sides are close to reaching an agreement on the contractual aspects, especially in terms of salary, and Nketiah seems to be satisfied with the conditions offered by Marseille.
However, Marseille are also facing competitive pressure from other clubs in this transfer. It is reported that several clubs have expressed interest in Nketiah and may make a higher offer. This undoubtedly increases the difficulty for Marseille to complete the transfer, but at the same time, it also makes them cherish the negotiation opportunity with Arsenal even more.
For Arsenal, they may use this competitive dynamic to push up Nketiah's transfer price. After all, Nketiah is a young and promising striker and Arsenal are not in a hurry to sell him. However, if Marseille can stick to their offer and show enough sincerity and determination, they still have a chance to succeed in this transfer.
