- EXCLUSIVE from Graeme Bailey
David Moyes’s West Ham United are among the clubs interested in signing Eddie Nketiah from Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, HITC understands.
Sources have told HITC that Arsenal are set to make striker Eddie Nketiah available in the summer transfer window.
Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah is in demand
The Gunners, who are aiming to beat Liverpool and Manchester City to the Premier League title this season, are ready to cash in on homegrown asset Nketiah.
HITC understands that West Ham United are interested in striking a deal with London and Premier League rivals Arsenal for the 24-year-old England international striker.
However, the Hammers will face competition to secure the services of Nketiah, who has been described as a “remarkable” player with an “incredible” mentality by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.
HITC has been told that Bournemouth and Fulham are keen on the striker. Leicester City, who are aiming to win promotion from the Championship, are also interested in Nketiah.
Crystal Palace like the Arsenal striker as well. Sources have told HITC that the Eagles are ready to push for a move for the 24-year-old in the summer transfer window.
Eddie Nketiah is a fringe player at Arsenal
Eddie Nketiah has been on the books of Arsenal since 2015. The Englishman has come through the North London club’s youth system and is now part of the first-team squad.
However, the striker is a peripheral player in the team. Gabriel Jesus is ahead of him in the pecking order. Kai Havertz has played as the false nine while Nketiah has been on the bench.
Nketiah has made 33 appearances for Arsenal this season. He has scored six goals and given five assists in those games.
The England international striker scored nine goals and provided three assists in 39 matches in all competitions for the Gunners last season.
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