‘Eddie Nketiah is not for sale…’, Arsenal Firmly Reject Crystal Palace’s Bid for the striker

Crystal Palace, in a bid to bolster their attacking prowess during the January transfer window and avoid the imminent threat of relegation, find themselves grappling with an unfortunate eight-game winless streak in the Premier League. Under the management of Roy Hodgson, the team currently occupies a precarious position, holding just a three-point buffer above the dreaded bottom three spots in the league standings.

Arsenal Firmly Rejects Initial Inquiry for Unavailable Nketiah

The Eagles’ pursuit of Eddie Nketiah is not a recent development; their interest in the 24-year-old striker dates back to when his contract with Arsenal was on the verge of expiration last year. However, at that time, The England footballer chose to prolong his association with the Gunners, committing to a contract extension that ties him to Arsenal until 2027.

Despite this previous decision, Crystal Palace seems determined to revisit their interest in Nketiah as they seek to inject vitality into their forward line and navigate away from the threats of relegation.

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In a recent twist of events, Crystal Palace has reignited their interest in securing the services of striker Eddie Nketiah. According to reports from the Daily Mail, the Eagles took proactive steps by reaching out to Arsenal in an attempt to initiate discussions regarding the striker’s potential move to Selhurst Park.

However, their opening inquiry faced a swift rejection from the Gunners’ camp, with Arsenal staunchly declaring that Nketiah is currently not available for transfer.

Palace now faces the challenge of navigating the delicate negotiations and pauses that often accompany the mid-season transfer market in their quest to reinforce their forward line.