Arsenal striker pushes for Crystal Palace transfer before Friday’s 11pm deadline

Arsenal are keen to sell Eddie Nketiah before Friday night’s transfer deadline.

The Gunners striker was on the verge of joining Nottingham Forest but the deal fell through at the last minute.

Although it is still expected to be sold within four days, Nketiah is now keen to see it move to Crystal Palace.

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The 25-year-old is keen to join Olivier Glasner’s team, where he will play a much more important role.

Nketiah’s proposed move to Selhurst Park, set to be one of the last movers of the transfer window, could cost as much as £30m. According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, the striker has already agreed personal terms with the Eagles.

? Arsenal were expected to accept Crystal Palace’s offer to sign Eddie Nketiah. Offer worth £25m + £5m adds – similar to the deal Nottingham Forest had. #CPFC / #AFC in direct talks and no problems expected over personal terms for 25-year-old striker @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/RA68DtAM2W

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 26, 2024

Since being promoted to the Gunners’ first team in 2019, Nketiah, who made his first international appearance for the England national team last year, has scored 38 goals and provided seven assists in 168 appearances in all competitions.