Olympique Marseille has reignited negotiations with Arsenal for Eddie Nketiah, with the player keen on the move due to Marseille’s project. Arsenal may lower their asking price to facilitate the transfer.
- Olympique Marseille has renewed talks with Arsenal for Eddie Nketiah.
- Nketiah is attracted by Marseille’s project and is keen on the move.
- Arsenal may reduce their asking price to ease the transfer.
Nketiah’s Career and Statistics
Eddie Nketiah, a promising centre-forward, has had a notable career thus far:
- Full Name: Edward Keddar Nketiah
- Date of Birth: May 30, 1999
- Place of Birth: London, England
- Height: 1.75 m
- Position: Centre-Forward
- Current Club: Arsenal FC
- Contract Expires: June 30, 2027
- Market Value: €30.00m (as of May 27, 2024)
Career Highlights:
- Arsenal FC (2018-Present):
- Appearances: 116
- Goals: 19
- Leeds United (Loan, 2019-2020):
- Appearances: 17
- Goals: 3
- England U21:
- Caps: 17
- Goals: 16
- England Senior Team:
- Caps: 1
- Goals: 0
Detailed Statistics:
- Premier League: 116 appearances, 19 goals
- Europa League: 21 appearances, 5 goals
- FA Cup: 11 appearances, 4 goals
- EFL Cup: 14 appearances, 11 goals
Source: Transfermarkt – Eddie Nketiah Career Stats
Olympique Marseille’s Pursuit
Olympique Marseille has shown a strong interest in acquiring Nketiah, with negotiations ongoing:
- Negotiations: Initial talks stalled due to Arsenal’s £30m asking price.
- Arsenal’s Stance: Arsenal is now willing to lower the price.
- Nketiah’s Position: Keen on the move for regular playing time and the project at Marseille.
- Other Interests: Crystal Palace also interested but Marseille leads.
- Personal Terms: Reportedly agreed upon with Marseille.
Source: Metro – Arsenal set to lower asking price for Eddie Nketiah amid Marseille transfer interest
Marseille’s Broader Transfer Strategy
Marseille’s interest in Nketiah is part of a larger transfer strategy:
- Rejected Bid: Arsenal rejected a €27 million bid from Marseille, reflecting Nketiah’s value.
- Strategic Moves: Marseille is also targeting Elye Wahi and Youssoufa Moukoko to bolster their attack.
- Recent Signing: Valentin Carboni’s transfer to Marseille highlights their active involvement in the market.
Source: Arsenal Rejects €27M Bid for Eddie Nketiah from Olympique Marseille
Source: Olympique Marseille’s Transfer Window: Wahi, Nketiah, and Moukoko on the Radar
Source: Valentin Carboni’s Transfer to Olympique Marseille: Here We Go
🚨🔵⚪️ Understand Olympique Marseille have sent new bid to Arsenal for Eddie Nketiah!
Negotiations restart and Nketiah remains keen on the move to OM, attracted by the project.
OM happy to return in talks but they’d only advance at their conditions. https://t.co/4uIqsl68mi
pic.twitter.com— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
December 16, 2021
