Premier League giants Arsenal are expected to accept an offer for striker Eddie Nketiah from fellow London rivals Crystal Palace, according to David Ornstein, a well-known reporter for authoritative sports media outlet The Athletic. Crystal Palace are said to have made an offer for Nketiah worth a total of £30 million (including a £25 million fixed transfer fee and a £5 million floating clause), a price that has clearly impressed the Arsenal management.
Nketiah has been regarded as an important member of the team's forward line since he joined Arsenal. However, in the first two rounds of the Premier League this season, he did not get a chance to play, only as a substitute player on standby. This situation may have prompted the Arsenal management to start considering the possibility of selling him. Last season, Nketiah made 37 appearances on behalf of Arsenal, including 13 starts, scoring six goals and sending three assists, a remarkable performance. Although his détournement price is still currently as high as €30 million, it is not unreasonable for Arsenal to choose to sell him at this point, considering his contract is due to expire in the summer of 2027.
According to David Ornstein, direct talks have already begun between Arsenal and Crystal Palace, and it is expected that Nketiah's personal terms will not be an obstacle to the transfer. This means that once the two clubs agree on a transfer fee, Nketiah is expected to officially join Crystal Palace and start a new chapter in his career.
For Crystal Palace, the addition of Nketiah will undoubtedly greatly enhance the team's offensive strength. As a young and promising striker, Nketiah's speed, technique and shooting skills are quite outstanding, and he is fully capable of playing an important role in Crystal Palace's tactical system. For Arsenal, although the loss of Nketiah this important attacker, but they also gained a sizable transfer income, which will help them in the transfer market to find a new front line attraction target.
