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title: "Crystal Palace: Eagles eyeing move for Eddie Nketiah"
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author: "Daniel Clubbe"
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published: "2022-05-15T16:14:42Z"
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# Crystal Palace: Eagles eyeing move for Eddie Nketiah

**[Crystal Palace](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/crystal-palace-news/) are among the clubs interested in signing [Arsenal](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/arsenal-fc-news/) striker Eddie Nketiah, according to a report from [90min](https://www.90min.com/posts/eddie-nketiah-arsenal-exit-increasingly-likely-liverpool-chelsea-monitoring-situation) journalist [Toby Cudworth](https://twitter.com/Toby_Cudworth/status/1525175342943588363).**

### The lowdown: Nketiah set for summer move

Out of contract at the end of June ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/eddie-nketiah/profil/spieler/340324)), the Gunners ace has already [rejected](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10262491/Eddie-Nketiah-REJECTS-Arsenals-latest-contract-offer-despite-Mikel-Arteta-wanting-stay.html) offers of a new deal to stay in north London.

Having [come to the fore](https://www.goal.com/en/news/nketiah-matches-kanu-20-year-arsenal-record-with-brace/blt6cedc2a3c36acaf0) in recent weeks for Mikel Arteta’s side, the 22-year-old’s future is coming under increased scrutiny as the end of the season fast approaches.

It now appears that a move away from the Emirates Stadium as a free agent could be on the horizon…

### The latest: Palace interested in Nketiah

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Toby_Cudworth/status/1525175342943588363) to share the in-depth report from [90min](https://www.90min.com/posts/eddie-nketiah-arsenal-exit-increasingly-likely-liverpool-chelsea-monitoring-situation), transfer expert Cudworth explained the current situation regarding the England youth starlet’s future.

The reporter outlined: “It’s increasingly unlikely Eddie Nketiah will stay at Arsenal – #WHUFC, #NUFC, #EFC and #CPFC all chasing. Liverpool and Chelsea also monitoring situation – 22 y/o could provide attractive squad depth option.”

Furthermore, within the report, it was claimed that Palace are ‘firmly interested’ in signing the youngster, who was hailed as [‘extraordinary’](https://arseblog.news/2020/06/arteta-i-have-a-lot-of-faith-in-nketiah/) by his manager following one match against Manchester City in June 2020.

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### The verdict: Make it happen

Whilst the progress at Selhurst Park since the arrival of Patrick Vieira has been superb, it does feel as if the Frenchman could do with strengthening Palace’s centre-forward options.

As things stand, Wilfried Zaha once again tops the Eagles’ [scoring charts](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/crystal-palace/top-scorers), with attacking midfielder Conor Gallagher in second. Strikers Odsonne Edouard and Jean-Philippe Mateta are in the top five but neither have managed to reach double figures this season.

That is an area which needs to be addressed if Palace are to move on to the next level under Vieira, and the capture of Nketiah from the Gunners would go a long way to solving the issue.

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Overall this season, the Londoner has [scored nine goals and provided one assist](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/eddie-nketiah/leistungsdaten/spieler/340324) in 26 outings across all competitions, starting to translate a remarkable record at youth level, scoring [16 times](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/eddie-nketiah/nationalmannschaft/spieler/340324/verein_id/9565) in 17 England under-21 appearances and [28 goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/eddie-nketiah/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/340324) in 40 games for Arsenal’s under-23s.

With Nketiah soon to be a free agent, this move seems like a no-brainer for Crystal Palace.

***In other news: Palace are now eyeing Championship star for summer transfer, read more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/crystal-palace-news/crystal-palace-transfer-news-lewis-obrien/)***