Olympique de Marseille have held initial discussions with Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah as they consider a summer move, according to a report.

LONDON, ENGLAND: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's third and his hat-trick goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on October 28, 2023. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team’s third and his hat-trick goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on October 28, 2023. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Santi Aouna reports for Foot Mercato that Marseille have taken the first steps towards a potential move for Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah.

Marseille have already opened initial talks with the player, who is reportedly interested in the transfer. The move is still in the early stages right now, but early contact has been positive.

Arsenal's British forward #14 Eddie Nketiah aknowledges the supporters at the end of a UEFA Champions League group B football match between PSV Eindhoven and Arsenal FC at the Philips Stadium in Eindhoven, on December 12, 2023. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah aknowledges the supporters at the end of a UEFA Champions League group B football match between PSV Eindhoven and Arsenal FC at the Philips Stadium in Eindhoven, on December 12, 2023. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)

Fabrizio Romano recently reported that Arsenal were yet to decide on a final price tag for Nketiah, but that they were expected to consider proposals.

The striker won’t be cheap, but there’s no specific valuation on his head right now.

The Italian journalist added that there’s interest in Nketiah from clubs in England, and that the striker market was expected to get moving after Euro 2024.

James McNicholas had written for The Athletic that Nketiah was one of a few homegrown Arsenal players contemplating their futures.

Crystal Palace reportedly admire the striker, though it remains to be seen if they’re willing or able to make an offer that Arsenal would accept.

LONDON, ENGLAND: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on October 28, 2023. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on October 28, 2023. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Nketiah played 1,416 minutes for the Arsenal first team in 2023/24 across 37 appearances. He scored six goals and assisted three for a goal contribution every 157 minutes.