Crystal Palace ‘explore’ move for ex-Leeds United man
Crystal Palace 'explore' move for ex-Leeds United man
Crystal Palace have reportedly explored a deal to sign former Leeds United forward Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal.
Nketiah has been linked to numerous Premier League teams recently, and rumors about his future began to circulate well in advance of the summer transfer season.
The clubs who have reportedly expressed interest in the forward are Everton, Fulham, and Leicester City. According to recent rumors, AFC Bournemouth is willing to pay £25 million for the player.
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They might have competition, though, from Palace, who Sky Sports has said is keen to sign Nketiah. Nketiah is reportedly a possibility for the Eagles, who are rumored to be looking for a forward.
The previous season, he continued to be a member of the squad rather than a consistent starter for Arsenal and felt that his opportunities were restricted. Nketiah only received ten league starts under Gunners manager Mikel Arteta when the team competed for the championship.
Nketiah was loaned out to Leeds in 2019, however he has been with Arsenal for his whole senior career. Even though he made progress at Elland Road, Patrick Bamford was ahead of him in Marcelo Bielsa’s hierarchy.
Textor entered the Goodison Park takeover scenario before Dan Friedkin’s botched effort earlier this summer, so this is not the first time supporters have seen him active.
In either case, supporters will merely want to know what the future holds for the Toffees, as they grow increasingly worried about the club’s financial status and the ramifications of additional PSR violations.
