Arsenal turned down a bid from rivals for Eddie Nketiah, indicating he is not available for sale.

Arsenal’s Firm Stand on Eddie Nketiah’s Transfer

Arsenal recently rebuffed an inquiry from Crystal Palace, a fellow Premier League team, regarding the potential transfer of striker Eddie N

ketiah. The club staunchly declared that Nketiah is not available for sale, emphasizing their intention to retain the player.

Crystal Palace’s Interest and Arsenal’s Rejection

Crystal Palace, looking to bolster their attacking lineup, approached Arsenal with an initial bid for Nketiah. The 24-year-old forward, who has been among Arsenal’s leading scorers this season in the Premier League, drew interest from Palace. However, Arsenal firmly rejected this attempt to acquire Nketiah.

Mikel Arteta’s Valuation and Nketiah’s Role

According to insights from talkSPORT, Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, highly values Nketiah and views him as an essential component of the team. Despite occasionally playing second fiddle to Gabriel Jesus, Nketiah has been a consistent presence in Arsenal’s league fixtures this season.

Arsenal’s Commitment to Retain Nketiah

Although Nketiah hasn’t scored since his memorable hat-trick against Sheffield United in October, Arsenal remains resolute in their decision to retain his services. This determination is particularly evident as the club aims to reinforce its squad during the upcoming transfer window.