The Express are reporting this morning that Arsenal want to sell Eddie Nketiah, amid interest from West Ham United and Crystal Palace.
What’s the story?
Arsenal are keen on offloading Nketiah on a permanent basis, according to The Express.
Premier League and London rivals Palace and West Ham want to sign the striker.
Bayer Leverkusen are interested in the 22-year-old as well.
West Ham United transfer?
Nketiah has not made a massive impact at Arsenal, and one can understand why the Gunners want to sell him.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette are the two senior strikers at Arsenal.
Folarin Balogun is likely to be promoted to the first team next season.
A move to West Ham could help Nketiah get more playing time than he gets at Arsenal.
West Ham have not replaced Sebastien Haller yet and cannot rely on Michail Antonio all the time.
Antonio is not a natural striker.
Nketiah is a promising young striker who could flourish at West Ham if chances are created for him and if he gets regular playing time.
Described as “a really quick and exciting talent” by former Arsenal striker Charlie Nicholas in The Scottish Daily Express (29/06, p57), the English youngster could prove to be a good signing for the Hammers.
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