According to a new report from Sky Sports, transfer talks between Ligue 1 rivals Marseille and Premier League giants Arsenal over striker Nketiah remain deadlocked. Although Marseille submitted a second offer earlier this week, it failed to impress Arsenal and was immediately rejected. The two sides are currently at a stalemate over the valuation of the player, which has led to a stalemate in the transfer.
Marseille, for its part, has not given up and is actively assessing the situation and considering whether to submit a third offer as a further expression of its sincerity and determination. According to the source, although the differences between the two sides may appear to be considerable, they are not in fact insurmountable and it is still possible for the two sides to find a consensus through further consultations and negotiations.
Nketiah himself is open to joining Marseille and would like to show his strength in the new season at a club like Marseille. Therefore, in terms of personal terms, it is not expected to be an obstacle to the completion of the transfer.
Previously, Marseille had made a €27 million offer for Nketiah, but the offer clearly failed to meet Arsenal's expectations. Arsenal, for their part, insisted on a price of €35 million, which became the focus of negotiations between the two sides. With Marseille likely to submit a third offer, this transfer tug-of-war looks set to continue.
