According to the latest report from well-known soccer journalist Romano, the transfer negotiations between Arsenal striker Nketiah and Marseille have officially collapsed. Marseille have officially informed Arsenal that Nketiah's transfer is 100% out of the question due to the two sides' inability to agree on a transfer fee.
Despite the fact that Nketiah himself was open to a move to Marseille and had already agreed personal terms, Marseille were rebuffed by Arsenal after making an offer. Arsenal, for their part, insisted that Marseille pay a mandatory buyout fee of €30 million, while Marseille were unwilling to accept this exorbitant price, leading to a breakdown in negotiations between the two sides.
The news is undoubtedly a blow for Arsenal and Nketiah, especially for Nketiah, who was expected to join Marseille in the new season to start a new chapter in his career. However, with the transfer falling through, he may need to reconsider his future plans.
Meanwhile, Marseille have been quick to make adjustments and have set their sights on Lens striker Wahi. According to Romano's previous report, Marseille has reached an agreement with Lens on the transfer of Wahi, with a transfer fee of 25 million euros plus a floating clause of 5 million euros. This transfer will undoubtedly add new vitality to Marseille's forward line and help the team achieve better results in the new season.
The collapse of Nketiah's transfer and the news of Marseille's move to Wahi proved once again the complexity and uncertainty of the soccer transfer market. Player transfers are often influenced by a variety of factors, including transfer fees, contract terms, player wishes and club strategies. A small mistake or insistence by any party in the process can lead to the failure of the whole deal.
