Eddie Nketiah’s potential move to Nottingham Forest has hit a snag, as the 25-year-old Arsenal forward failed to reach a final agreement. Initially, a deal worth up to £30 million was on the table between the Premier League clubs, but the transfer is now off.
Nketiah has been rumored to seek a move away from Arsenal this summer, especially after losing his starting spot last season. Despite beginning as the first-choice center forward, he struggled for playing time in the latter part of the campaign, not starting any of the final 18 top-flight matches.
Although Nketiah has been on the bench for both of Arsenal’s games this season, including the recent 2-0 victory over Aston Villa, he has yet to see any action. The No. 9 role has been occupied by Kai Havertz, who scored against Wolves, while Gabriel Jesus was sidelined with an injury.
Initially, Marseille was interested in Nketiah, but they have since signed Elye Wahi from Lens. This opened the door for Nottingham Forest to pursue a deal with Arsenal. However, despite both clubs agreeing on the transfer, Nketiah declined the opportunity to join The Reds.
Nketiah is still expected to leave Arsenal before the transfer window closes, with Crystal Palace considering a move for the former Leeds loanee. Palace had discussions with Arsenal earlier in the summer, while Bournemouth was also eyeing Nketiah as a replacement for Dominic Solanke before securing Evanilson from Porto.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has stated that Nketiah remains committed to the club for now, despite the ongoing speculation about his future. Meanwhile, Arsenal has been proactive in the transfer market, securing signings such as David Raya from Brentford and Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna. The Gunners are also close to finalizing a deal for Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad.
In conclusion, Eddie Nketiah’s proposed move to Nottingham Forest may have fallen through, but the forward’s future remains uncertain as the transfer window nears its end. While Arsenal continues to strengthen its squad, Nketiah’s next destination is still up in the air, with Crystal Palace potentially looming as his next destination. Stay tuned for more updates as the transfer saga unfolds.
