Crystal Palace has set their sights on Arsenal’s forward Eddie Nketiah, following Nottingham Forest’s renewed interest in Santiago Gimenez. The Eagles have approached Nketiah’s camp, exploring the possibility of a transfer, while Nottingham Forest’s previous deal for Nketiah fell through.
- Crystal Palace has approached Eddie Nketiah’s camp for a potential transfer.
- Nottingham Forest’s deal for Nketiah collapsed, leading them to bid for Santiago Gimenez.
- Arsenal valued Nketiah at £50 million earlier this summer.
Crystal Palace’s Interest in Eddie Nketiah
Crystal Palace has shown interest in Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah after his transfer to Nottingham Forest fell through. Nketiah, a 25-year-old London native, has been with Arsenal since January 2019 but has had limited playtime this season, featuring only on the bench in the Premier League.
Nottingham Forest had previously agreed on a deal worth up to €35 million for Nketiah, but the move ultimately collapsed. This opened the door for Crystal Palace to step in. Arsenal had initially valued Nketiah at £50 million earlier in the summer, complicating transfer negotiations with Forest.
🚨🔴🔵 Crystal Palace approach Eddie Nketiah’s camp as he’s now one of the options being considered.
Nketiah still expected to leave Arsenal after deal OFF with Nottingham Forest; Palace on it, as @BobbyManzi reports.
🇲🇽 #NFFC sent new bid for Gimenez, as exclusively revealed. https://t.co/fp1AjQqN0j
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October 08, 2023
Nottingham Forest’s Bid for Santiago Gimenez
Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest has made a new bid for Santiago Gimenez, the 23-year-old centre-forward from Feyenoord Rotterdam. Gimenez, who holds both Mexican and Argentinian nationalities, has been linked to several top clubs, including Arsenal and Real Madrid.
Despite Nottingham Forest’s interest, Feyenoord remains confident that Gimenez will not leave during the January transfer window. They have set a high asking price for the forward, who joined them in July 2022 for a transfer fee of €4 million. As of May 2024, his market value stands at €40 million, although it peaked at €50 million in December 2023.
Overview of Nottingham Forest’s Transfer Strategies
Nottingham Forest has shown ambitious transfer strategies this season, initially targeting both Eddie Nketiah and Santiago Gimenez. Although their dual bid for these players was rejected, the club continues to seek ways to bolster their attacking options for the upcoming season.
- Nottingham Forest agreed on personal terms with Eddie Nketiah before the deal fell through.
- Feyenoord rejected Nottingham Forest’s bid for Santiago Gimenez, confident in retaining him.
- Crystal Palace’s interest in Eddie Nketiah could shift the dynamics of his future.
For more detailed insights, check out these articles:
- Eddie Nketiah Set to Join Nottingham Forest; Feyenoord Rejects Bid for Santiago Giménez
- Nottingham Forest’s Dual Bid for Santiago Giménez and Eddie Nketiah Rejected
The recent developments highlight the complex nature of football transfers and the strategic maneuvers clubs undertake to secure top talent. As the January transfer window approaches, it will be interesting to see how these stories evolve.
