Nottingham Forest ‘are still pursuing a move for Eddie Nketiah’ after having a £25m bid rejected – with Arsenal ‘wanting at least £30m’ for the striker
- Nottingham Forest offer of £25m including add-ons for Eddie Nketiah rejected
- Forest remain interested in Nketiah, who could cost between £30-35m
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Nottingham Forest are working on a deal for Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah.
As reported by The AthleticsForest have rejected an opening bid of £25million including add-ons for the 25-year-old.
Earlier in the transfer window, Nketiah appeared close to a move to Marseille after agreeing personal terms, but the French club were unable to agree a transfer fee with Arsenal.
The Gunners are demanding between £30million and £35million for Nketiah.
Crystal Palace are also interested in a potential deal, but are not currently in talks with Arsenal.
Nottingham Forest are working on a deal for Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah before deadline
Nuno Espirito Santos’ team had an offer of £25million plus bonuses for Nketiah rejected
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are demanding a transfer fee of £30-35m for Nketiah
Nketiah was an unused substitute as Arsenal opened their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 win over Wolves.
With Kai Havertz often deployed as a striker and Gabriel Jesus at the club, Nketiah’s playing time is likely to be limited if he stays at Arsenal.
In 2022, Nketiah signed a new contract with Arsenal and was given the number 14 shirt, previously worn by Thierry Henry.
Last year, Nketiah made his debut for the England national team in a friendly against Australia.
Nketiah joined Arsenal as a youth player after previously playing for Chelsea’s academy, and spent the first half of the 2019-20 season on loan at Leeds.
After making his first-team debut for Arsenal in 2017, Nketiah went on to make 168 appearances for the club, scoring 38 goals.
