Eddie Nketiah

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Eddie Nketiah’s potential transfer to Nottingham Forest has taken another step forwards, with the player reportedly agreeing on personal terms.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta focuses on the team’s performance ahead of the Aston Villa clash, setting aside any personal feelings about facing Arsenal’s former boss Unai Emery.

Nottingham Forest are now close to agreeing a fee with Arsenal for the transfer of Eddie Nketiah, with talks on personal terms also progressing.

Nottingham Forest have made Eddie Nketiah their top striker target, with Arsenal rejecting their opening bid as talks continue.

Arsenal hopes of selling Eddie Nketiah have taken a further blow in light of updates on Nottingham Forest and Brentford’s transfer plans.

Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest are among the clubs still interested in Eddie Nketiah after Bournemouth pulled out of the race.

Marseille signs Elye Wahi after failing to meet Arsenal’s asking price for Eddie Nketiah. The Gunners striker remains at the Emirates while Wahi takes the spotlight at Marseille.

Eddie Nketiah could be on his way out of Arsenal, with Crystal Palace showing strong interest in the striker. Will Nketiah leave the Emirates in search of more playing time?

Bournemouth look unlikely to sign Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal after agreeing a deal with FC Porto for Evanilson.

Eddie Nketiah is among Bournemouth’s options for a Dominic Solanke replacement, with Marseille now definitely out of the race for the striker.

Olympique de Marseille are closing in on a deal for Elye Wahi from RC Lens, seemingly bringing their pursuit of Eddie Nketiah to an end.

Marseille still don’t want to pay the asking price for Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah, despite the Gunners suggesting a compromise this week.

Olympique Marseille and Arsenal are in a standoff over Eddie Nketiah’s transfer fee. Will Marseille meet Arsenal’s £30 million demand or walk away from the deal?

Arsenal could yet make four more first-team sales this summer, with transfer deadline day three-and-a-half weeks away.

Arsenal are holding out for £30m for Eddie Nketiah after rejecting a third bid from Marseille for the striker last week.

Arsenal’s academy is facing a talent drain as young players seek better opportunities elsewhere. Chido Obi-Martin’s departure to Manchester United highlights the issue.

Marseille consider abandoning pursuit of Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah due to high fee demands, instead focusing on securing Borussia Dortmund’s Youssoufa Moukoko.

Arsenal is reportedly interested in signing Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez, who has been linked with a move away following an overblown disagreement with Pep Guardiola.

Arsenal is in talks with Federico Chiesa’s agent, with a potential deal worth €40-50 million being discussed.