Arsenal are reportedly set to accept Crystal Palace's bid for Eddie Nketiah following the striker's failed move to Nottingham Forest.
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Nketiah set to join Crystal PalaceMove to Nottingham Forest floppedArsenal to accept £25 million bidWHAT HAPPENED?
Nketiah has been looking to leave Arsenal this summer as he is not part of Mikel Arteta's plans for the future. He had been linked with a move to Marseille but the Ligue 1 side failed to reach an agreement with the Gunners. The 25-year-old was then linked with a move to Nottingham Forest, who had agreed terms with Arsenal, but they could not entice the striker.
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Crystal Palace are now close to agreeing a deal with Arsenal for Nketiah for a reported fee of £25 million ($33m) plus £5m ($6.6m) in add-ons, reports. Nketiah is expected to accept the move as per the report and the deal is expected to go through smoothly.
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Crystal Palace saw experienced striker Jordan Ayew join Leicester City, leaving them with only two strikers in their squad in the form of Jean-Philippe Mateta and the out-of-favour Odsonne Edouard. As such, it is possible that Nketiah would move into the number nine spot straightaway for manager Oliver Glasner.
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The English striker will hope to complete his move and join Palace's team dynamics before their next Premier League clash against Chelsea on Sunday, September 1.