Eddie Nketiah: Arsenal Ace Reportedly Ready to Quit Club Ahead of Havertz Arrival

Eddie Nketiah: Arsenal Ace Reportedly Ready to Quit Club Ahead of Havertz Arrival

Fred Kennedy
updated at June 25, 2023 at 6:22 PM
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  • Eddie Nketiah would reportedly consider leaving Arsenal in the event the club signs Kai Havertz
  • The Gunners are said to have agreed a £65million transfer fee for the transfer of Havertz from Chelsea
  • Fulham, Crystal Palace, and West Ham are among the clubs that could make a move for Nketiah

Arsenal youngster Eddie Nketiah is reportedly reconsidering his future at the club ahead of the imminent arrival of Kai Havertz.

Havertz is believed to be on the verge of sealing a sensational summer move to the Emirates Stadium.

Eddie Nketiah celebrates after scoring during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium. Photo by Mike Hewitt.
Eddie Nketiah celebrates after scoring during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Everton at Emirates Stadium. Photo by Mike Hewitt.
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According to Football London, the 23-year-old forward has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal, with Mikel Arteta keen to strengthen his squad ahead of the Gunners' return to the Champions League.

The publication claims that the Germany international could potentially become Arteta's first signing of the summer.

Nketiah to quit upon Havertz's arrival

However, it seems Havertz's potential arrival at Arsenal could greatly impact the squad, with reports claiming Nketiah could depart if the Chelsea star seals the transfer.

Nketiah views Havertz as a direct competitor for a starting place under Arteta, with the Englishman already behind Gabriel Jesus in the pecking order.

The Mirror reports that the youngster is desperate for more playing time and could consider his future with the Gunners if he is not guaranteed enough playing time.

The 24-year-old will definitely not fall short of transfer options should he make himself available for a switch.

Arsenal's Premier League rivals West Ham, Crystal Palace and Fulham are among the top clubs that could reportedly make a move for the forward.

Players who quit Chelsea for Arsenal

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Kai Havertz could become the latest Chelsea player to dump the Blues to join rivals Arsenal.

The German star is believed to be inching closer to a sensational move to the Emirates Stadium this summer.

Sports Brief recently took a look at seven Chelsea stars who left Stamford Bridge to join their north London rivals, including former defender William Gallas, who also went on join Gunners' rivals, Tottenham Hotspur.

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