Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah has told Football.London that life at the Emirates Stadium has been frustrating of late.
The striker emerged in Mikel Arteta’s first team last season having been recalled from a hot-and-cold loan spell at Leeds United.
This term, Nketiah has only started three Premier League games, and has just one goal to his name across 14 league outings.
The 21-year-old has just over a year left on his contract, and Arsenal will soon face a big decision on his future less than a year since Arteta called him ‘extraordinary’.
Football.London claim that Arsenal are open to selling the Hale End talent this summer, rather than give him a new deal to stay in North London.
The Daily Star add that West Ham want to sign Nketiah this summer, having missed out on a January deal for the striker.
Tonight, Nketiah should start for England Under-21’s against Switzerland, and he has been speaking about his Arsenal frustration ahead of the game.
Nketiah claims he believes in his ability to make an impac at Arsenal, and is just working hard for his chance – but admitted that not playing does get to him.
“It is a part of football but one that obviously you don’t want to be involved in,” said Nketiah. “I believe in my ability so obviously I think I am capable of playing and helping the team so obviously it is frustrating not playing but you have to channel that frustration in a good way, use your time wisely to work hard and prepare for when that opportunity arises.”
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