Tag: Eddie Nketiah

Eddie Nketiah plays for Arsenal Football Club. The English striker joined the Arsenal Academy system after being released from Chelsea‘s youth system in 2015. Nketiah wears the number 30 for Arsenal. He was born on May 30, 1999.

LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United celebrates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on August 21, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Eddie Nketiah: It’s nice to get some early goals but I can still improve

Eddie Nketiah has discussed his start to life with Leeds United on loan, after three goals in just 197 minutes for his new side.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Arsenal player Joe Willock in action during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on August 11, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Joe Willock gets first international u21 chance: Full list of today’s Arsenal youth call-ups...

Reiss Nelson, Joe Willock and Eddie Nketiah have received call-ups to the England u21s, among other Arsenal players in the England youth teams squads for next month.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United celebrates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on August 21, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Video: Eddie Nketiah scores again but Leeds exit League Cup

Eddie Nketiah scored again for Leeds United on Tuesday in the League Cup, but despite inspiring a comeback for 2-2, his loan side exited the competition on penalties.
LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United celebrates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road on August 21, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Marcelo Bielsa hails Eddie Nketiah as he sends Leeds fans wild

Eddie Nketiah scored again for Leeds United on Wednesday night, netting the winner just four minutes into his home debut after being brought on as a sub late in the game.
Eddie Nketiah with the Leeds u23s (Photo via Twitter / LUFC)

Eddie Nketiah scores for Leeds u23s: Here’s why he was with the youth team

Eddie Nketiah scored for the Leeds United u23s in a win over Millwall on Monday, leaving Arsenal fans wondering why he was with the youth team.
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The 3 names on Arsenal’s loan committee that decided Eddie Nketiah’s destination

Eddie Nketiah's loan move to Leeds United was decided by a loan committee of three, according to reports.
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The hype is real! Former Leeds striker hails Eddie Nketiah

Lifelong Leeds fan and former centre forward for the club, Noel Whelan, was really excited to see Eddie Nketiah play (and score) for the club during the week declaring 'The hype is real!'
SALFORD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13: Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United scores the opening goal during the Carabao Cup First Round match between Salford City and Leeds United at Moor Lane on August 13, 2019, in Salford, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Eddie Nketiah on working with Marcelo Bielsa and why he’s not setting goals

Eddie Nketiah says he has a lot to learn from Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa, and he wants to take things step by step with his loan club.
SALFORD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13: Eddie Nketiah of Leeds United scores the opening goal during the Carabao Cup First Round match between Salford City and Leeds United at Moor Lane on August 13, 2019, in Salford, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Nketiah scores, Ballard starts, Sheaf plays a half: Arsenal League Cup loan watch

Eddie Nketiah, Daniel Ballard and Ben Sheaf all played a part for their loan clubs in the League Cup on Tuesday, with varying results.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Arsenal FC at Turf Moor on May 12, 2019 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Eddie Nketiah opens Leeds goal account, speaks as fast as he runs

Eddie Nketiah got his Leeds loan off to a flyer, scoring the opening goal against Salford City as they ran out 3-0 winners on Tuesday night.
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Folarin Balogun is already proving Arsenal were right to send Eddie Nketiah on loan

Folarin Balogun ushered in the new Premier League 2 season with a hat-trick on Monday night, and he's already proving Arsenal were right to send Eddie Nketiah on loan this season.
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Marcelo Bielsa discusses Eddie Nketiah and confirms debut scheduled for Tuesday

Marcelo Bielsa has been discussing Eddie Nketiah's first few days as a Leeds United player, confirming the striker is set for his debut on Tuesday.
Eddie Nketiah receiving a warm welcome from the Leeds fans (Photo via Twitter / LUFC)

Leeds United: What they’re paying for Eddie Nketiah

Leed's United are paying 100% of Eddie Nketiah's wages and it has also been revealed that they paid £2m to take him on loan for the season.
Eddie Nketiah after scoring against Fiorentina in pre-season (Photo via USA TODAY Sports)

Unai Emery: It wasn’t my first choice to let Eddie Nketiah leave

Unai Emery has explained that it wasn't his first choice to let Eddie Nketiah leave on loan, but it's a decision he and the player came to together.
Dejan Iliev making a save for SKF Sered (Photo via Instagram / Dejan.Iliev1)

Ben Sheaf and Dejan Iliev feature but 4 others miss out: Arsenal loan watch...

Ben Sheaf and Dejan Iliev earned more minutes for their loan clubs this weekend, but the majority of Arsenal loanees didn't feature on this occasion.
Eddie Nketiah after scoring against Fiorentina in pre-season (Photo via AP)

Eddie Nketiah to take Championship by storm as he signs for Leeds United on...

Eddie Nketiah has left Arsenal on loan and will spend the season with Bristol City in the Championship.
Eddie Nketiah after scoring against Fiorentina in pre-season (Photo via AP)

David Ornstein: Eddie Nketiah travelling to Leeds

Eddie Nketiah looks set to join Leeds United on a season long loan despite being close to a move to Bristol City all week.
Eddie Nketiah after scoring against Fiorentina in pre-season (Photo via AP)

Leeds United turn focus away from Ryan Kent to Eddie Nketiah

Leeds United are battling Bristol City and Fortuna Dusseldorf for Eddie Nketiah's signature this summer on loan and have moved more towards the Arsenal man in the last 24 hours.
Tyreece John-Jules and Eddie Nketiah celebrating Nketiah's winner against Bayern Munich in pre-season (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Dozens of clubs want Eddie Nketiah including Leeds United

Eddie Nketiah is a wanted man and while he is said to be close to a move to Bristol City, Leeds United are interested in signing him along with 'dozens' of other clubs according to LeedsLive.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Arsenal FC at Turf Moor on May 12, 2019 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Bristol City confident of landing Eddie Nketiah on loan before Thursday

Bristol City are reportedly growing ever-more confident of landing Eddie Nketiah on loan before the transfer window closes on Thursday.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Arsenal FC at Turf Moor on May 12, 2019 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

I’m a striker, I’m brave: Eddie Nketiah says Arsenal are his ‘end goal’

Eddie Nketiah looks like he could finally get a chance to be involved properly with the first team this season and as part of their series profiling young Premier League talent, he spoke to the Daily Telegraph.
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Episode 206: What a difference a week makes

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita recap one of the fuller weeks in recent Arsenal history. We talk...
Forward Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal (R) celebrates with teammate Tyreece John-Jules (L) after scoring the winning goal against Bayern Munich during their International Champions Cup football match at the Dignity Health Stadium in Carson, California on July 17, 2019. (Photo by Mark RALSTON / AFP)

Eddie Nketiah: I’m ready

Eddie Nketiah is ready to play for Arsenal regularly as the club's man of the moment gets ready to grab his chance.
Eddie Nketiah after scoring against Fiorentina in pre-season (Photo via AP)

Unai Emery confirms plans for Eddie Nketiah next season

Unai Emery has confirmed that Eddie Nketiah will stay with Arsenal this summer rather than going on loan, promising the player that he will...
Eddie Nketiah after scoring against Fiorentina in pre-season (Photo via USA TODAY Sports)

Player ratings vs Fiorentina: Academy stars make the difference again despite defensive frailties

Arsenal overcame a relatively poor first-half performance to win comfortably against Fiorentina on Saturday night.
Forward Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal (L) is tackled by Niklas Sule of Bayern Munich during their International Champions Cup game at the Dignity Health Stadium in Carson, California on July 17, 2019. - Arsenal went on to win 2-1. (Photo by Mark RALSTON / AFP)

4 Arsenal youngsters nominated for 2019 Golden Boy award: Vote now

Four Arsenal youngsters have been nominated for the 2019 Golden Boy award.
Forward Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal (L) is tackled by Niklas Sule of Bayern Munich during their International Champions Cup game at the Dignity Health Stadium in Carson, California on July 17, 2019. - Arsenal went on to win 2-1. (Photo by Mark RALSTON / AFP)

Bristol City want Eddie Nketiah on loan but Lee Bowyer thinks he’ll stay with...

Bristol City want to sign Eddie Nketiah on loan, but Charlton boss Lee Bowyer thinks the youngster's pre-season performances will see him stay with Arsenal.
Tyreece John-Jules and Eddie Nketiah celebrating Nketiah's winner against Bayern Munich in pre-season (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Video: Eddie Nketiah impresses in opening two pre-season matches

Eddie Nketiah has made a brilliant start to pre-season with Arsenal, and he's starting to make a case for more regular first-team opportunities this campaign.
Tyreece John-Jules and Eddie Nketiah celebrating Nketiah's winner against Bayern Munich in pre-season (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Player ratings vs Bayern Munich: Academy stars shine again with late victory

Arsenal scored a late winner to defeat Bayern Munich in their second first-team pre-season friendly and opening match of the International Champions Cup.
Gabriel Martinelli after scoring his first goal for Arsenal on his friendly debut against Colorado Rapids (Photo via Instagram / ga_martinelli01)

Player ratings vs Colorado Rapids: Teenagers shine in dominant opening victory

Arsenal overcame Colorado Rapids 3-0 in their opening senior pre-season friendly, with an extremely youthful team producing the goods.
Eddie Nketiah in training with Arsenal (Photo via Instagram / EddieNketiah)

Report: Arsenal plan to send Eddie Nketiah on loan with Bristol City leading the...

Arsenal are planning to send Eddie Nketiah on loan, with Bristol City currently leading the chase for the youngster, according to reports.

Arsenal senior squad’s reaction to 4 youth team promotions is an encouraging sign

Arsenal senior stars formed a line and gave a round of applause to four youth players receiving promotions to the first team this week.
Eddie Nketiah in training with Arsenal (Photo via Instagram / EddieNketiah)

Smith Rowe, Nelson, Nketiah and Willock receive new first-team squad numbers

Emile Smith Rowe, Reiss Nelson, Eddie Nketiah and Joe Willock have all seemingly been promoted to the first-team squad, receiving first-team numbers for the new season.
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Arsenal FC at Turf Moor on May 12, 2019, in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Eddie Nketiah: I want to play here next season

Eddie Nketiah has suggested he'd prefer to stay with Arsenal rather than go on loan next season, despite competing with Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for starts.
Eddie Nketiah battling for possession with Paul Pogba (Photo via Twitter / EddieNketiah9)

Charlton Athletic want Eddie Nketiah on loan

Charlton Athletic are interested in taking Eddie Nketiah on loan this summer, according to reports.

Eddie Nketiah scores again as England u20s defeat Guatemala u23s

Eddie Nketiah scored in the England u20s' 4-0 win over Guatemala on Tuesday, in his final match of 2018/19.

Eddie Nketiah and Joe Willock both score despite England u20 defeat to Portugal

Eddie Nketiah and Joe Willock both scored despite a damaging England u20 defeat to Portugal on Tuesday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Joe Willock of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between Arsenal and Qarabag FK at Emirates Stadium on December 13, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Joe Willock and Eddie Nketiah called up by England u20s for Toulon Tournament

Joe Willock and Eddie Nketiah have received call-ups for the England u20s at the 2019 Toulon Tournament this summer, which takes place shortly after the Europa League final.

Who are the 5 Arsenal u23s in the club’s Europa League final travelling squad?

When Arsenal announced their 24-man travelling party heading to Baku for the Europa League final on Saturday, there were a few names that would've been more familiar to followers of the u23s.

5 Arsenal academy youngsters in training ahead of Europa League final

Eddie Nketiah, Joe Willock, Bukayo Saka, Xavier Amaechi and Deyan Iliev are in first-team training ahead of the Europa League final, and appear likely to be part of the squad for the trip.