Three Premier League clubs are interested in a summer move for Eddie Nketiah, according to a report.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal in action during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match at the Etihad Stadium on January 27, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal in action during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match at the Etihad Stadium on January 27, 2023. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

The Mirror report that three Premier League clubs are interested in Eddie Nketiah, and the striker could potentially be one of those moved on to raise money for transfers and clear space on the wage bill.

It was only a year ago that Nketiah signed a new contract with Arsenal to 2027, and he followed that up by making 39 appearances for the Gunners, scoring nine goals and assisting three.

But just under half of those appearances were in the starting lineup, and all of the Premier League starts were during the period of the season when Gabriel Jesus was injured.

Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 28, 2023.(Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 28, 2023.(Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Perhaps the addition of Kai Havertz to Mikel Arteta’s squad could also play into Nketiah’s thinking.

It’s not entirely clear where the Chelsea man might end up in Arteta’s team, with some reports suggesting he might play in midfield, but others hinting at a role in the front three.

If the latter is the case, then that’s another forward to fit in, along with Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, Reiss Nelson (should he extend), and Nketiah.

Folarin Balogun, Marquinhos, and Nicolas Pepe are all returning from loans as well, though they aren’t currently expected to stick around.

Folarin Balogun Arsenal exit -Reims' English forward Folarin Balogun celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between AS Monaco and Stade de Reims at the Louis II Stadium (Stade Louis II) in the Principality of Monaco on March 12, 2023.(Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)
Reims’ English forward Folarin Balogun celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between AS Monaco and Stade de Reims at the Louis II Stadium (Stade Louis II) in the Principality of Monaco on March 12, 2023. (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

With just three spots in the front line for as many as 10 players, we’re going to see at least a few departures from the above group.

Whilst there’s nothing concrete in Nketiah’s case just yet, Arsenal’s sales will largely be determined by the offers that actually come in.

If Nketiah is easier to move on for a significant fee than some of the others, you’d imagine Arsenal will consider it.