August 12th 2024.
It has been reported that Arsenal is open to the idea of selling Eddie Nketiah during this summer transfer window. However, it seems that one of the potential suitors for the young striker, Marseille, is now pulling out of the race. According to sources in France, Arsenal has turned down multiple bids from the Ligue 1 side, including a tempting offer of €27 million.
Nketiah, who has also expressed an interest in joining Marseille, had already agreed on personal terms with the club. He was keen to work with their new manager, Roberto De Zerbi, who recently took charge of the French club. However, it seems that Arsenal was holding out for a fee of €30 million for the 22-year-old, who only started 10 Premier League games last season.
Recent reports from RMC Sport suggest that Marseille is now shifting their focus to another target, Lens forward Elye Wahi. It is believed that the French club has agreed on an initial fee of €25 million for Wahi, with an additional €5 million in add-ons for the 21-year-old. Wahi, who scored nine goals in Ligue 1 last season, has already agreed personal terms with Marseille.
It is expected that Marseille will finalize the deal with Lens by Tuesday, and if that goes through, they will no longer pursue Nketiah. However, they may still consider making a final offer for the Arsenal striker if they fail to secure Wahi's services. When asked about Nketiah's future after Arsenal's recent win over Lyon, manager Mikel Arteta stated that all the players currently in the squad have a chance of staying with the club.
He went on to say that they will evaluate the situation and make a decision if there is an opportunity for the players to leave. As of now, there is no offer on the table for Nketiah, but things can change quickly in the transfer market. Fans can stay updated on all the latest Arsenal news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for our newsletter. Rest assured, your privacy is important to us, and this site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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