ARSENAL have rejected an initial enquiry for striker Eddie Nketiah from Crystal Palace, according to reports.
The Daily Mail have claimed that the Gunners have turned away an approach from the Eagles as they search for a new striker.
Arsenal have reportedly knocked back an approach for Eddie Nketiah from Crystal PalaceRex
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 Stadium 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 period of time and are in the market for a new centre-forward.
The 24-year-old is Arsenal’s top scorer in the Premier League this season with his five goals this term.
But he is often dished out limited game time by Arteta and is regularly chosen to play second fiddle to Gabriel Jesus.
Arsenal have also been linked with bringing in a new striker themselves 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 Gaspar 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 that it will be difficult for Arsenal to bring in big money bagsman in the upcoming window.
However if they are able to land themselves a gamechanging 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.
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