Arsenal have turned down an enquiry from Crystal Palace to sign striker Eddie Nketiah in January, according to Daily Mail.
The England international has been in-and-out of the starting line-up this term and he is currently playing second fiddle to Gabriel Jesus.
The Gunners are said to be lining up a move for a new striker in January but as thing stand, the club have not made a proposal for anyone.
Daily Mail now report that the club have rejected an approach from Palace for Nketiah. They have no plans of parting ways with him for now.
However, this could change if Mikel Arteta’s side were to land a marquee striker next month. The Eagles have been long-term admirers of Nketiah.
NKETIAH COULD LEAVE IF A NEW STRIKER ARRIVES IN JANUARY
The Gunners graduate has netted six goals during the current campaign. Three of those came in a single league game against Sheffield United.
His form has been inconsistent over the season and manager Mikel Arteta clearly prefers to play Jesus ahead of him in the number nine role.
In our view, the 24-year-old could head for the exit door in January if Arsenal reinforce the striking department with a big-money signing.
Brentford’s Ivan Toney is obviously the prime target, but he won’t come on the cheap with the Bees likely to demand at least £60 million up front.
Nketiah’s sale would represent pure profit for the Gunners when it comes to Financial Fair Play and he could be sold if a deal for Toney materialises.
He is currently valued at £30m by Transfermarkt, but the hierarchy would surely want £35-40m to part ways with their centre-forward next month.
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