Borussia Monchengladbach remain interested in the signing of Eddie Nketiah, but they’re facing strong competition from Newcastle United.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 13: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal is challenged by Alisson Becker of Liverpool during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on January 13, 2022 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal is challenged by Alisson Becker of Liverpool during the Carabao Cup Semi-Final First Leg match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on January 13, 2022. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Sky Sports report that Borussia Monchengladbach are interested in Eddie Nketiah, hoping to sign him to a pre-contract agreement. It reportedly seems to be a case of when Nketiah will leave the club, rather than if he will.

Nketiah’s Arsenal deal expires in the summer, meaning Gladbach are free to talk to him and come to an agreement for a free transfer without any need to go through Arsenal first.

But that appears to be only half the story. As well as Gladbach, there are now strong links between Nketiah and Newcastle United.

The Telegraph report that Newcastle are closing in on a deal for Nketiah, having been quietly working on a deal for a while now.

Talks with Arsenal are progressing well, and Newcastle hope Nketiah will travel north to complete his move this weekend.

Crystal Palace no longer appear to be a likely destination for Nketiah, having previously had a bid rejected by Arsenal. They’re now pushing to make Jean Philippe-Mateta’s loan move permanent.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side's second goal during the Carabao Cup Round of 16 match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on October 26, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their side’s second goal during the Carabao Cup Round-of-16 match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on October 26, 2021. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Nketiah has scored five goals in 10 Arsenal appearances this season, all of which came in the League Cup.

The 22-year-old has only played a total of 51 minutes in the Premier League, so it’s not particularly surprising that hasn’t led to any goals. You can also see why he’s not jumping at the chance to commit his future to Arsenal.

If Nketiah is going to move on this window, Aston Villa could also be a potential destination. Villa have been linked in recent weeks and clearly like signing homegrown players from Arsenal – with Emi Martinez and Calum Chambers already on their books.

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