Arsenal Make Concessions in Nketiah Pursuit
Arsenal have performed a U-turn in their negotiations with Olympique Marseille for striker Eddie Nketiah. After weeks of impasse due to the Gunners’ lofty valuation, the North London club has now lowered their demands in an attempt to facilitate a move.
Nketiah himself is eager to join Marseille and has already agreed personal terms, but Arsenal’s initial reluctance threatened to derail the deal. With a potential transfer window deadline looming, the softened stance could be a crucial development.
However, Marseille’s interest appears to be waning. Having faced repeated rebuffs from Arsenal, the French club has turned their attention to other targets, including Borussia Dortmund’s Youssoufa Moukoko and RC Lens’ Elye Wahi. While negotiations for both players are in their early stages, Marseille’s priority may now lie elsewhere.
Arsenal now face a race against time to offload Nketiah and reinvest the funds into strengthening their squad. With Marseille potentially exploring alternative options, the Gunners’ ability to secure a deal for their striker remains uncertain.