ARSENAL have rejected an initial enquiry for striker Eddie Nketiah from Crystal Palace, according to reports.
The Daily Mail have claimed the Gunners have turned down an approach from the Eagles as they search for a new striker.
Arsenal are said to have immediately informed Palace that the England international is not available.
The North London club are reportedly steadfast that a deal for Nketiah to leave the Emirates will not happen in January as things stand.
But it is yet to be seen if that may change in the near future depending on incoming business from Mikel Arteta’s side in the winter window.
Crystal Palace have been eyeing Nketiah for a long time and are in the market for a new centre-forward.
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The 24-year-old is Arsenal’s top scorer in the Premier League this season with his five goals.
But he often falls victim of limited game time and is regularly chosen to play second fiddle to Gabriel Jesus.
Arsenal have also been linked with bringing in a new striker as they look to improve their chances in the title race.
Nketiah’s future with the club could depend on whether or not Arteta and Edu are able to bring in a new centre-forward in January.
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The Gunners have been linked to Brenford’s Ivan Toney as well as Napoli’s Victor Osimhen.
But it has been widely reported it will be difficult for Arsenal to bring in big money striker in the upcoming window.
However, if they are able to land themselves a game-changing forward then it’s much more likely Nketiah will be allowed to leave.
Should that be the case then Crystal Palace will be among a number of teams who could sign the Hale End graduate.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
