Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hints Marseille target Eddie Nketiah could stay
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has opened up about the future of Eddie Nketiah amid Marseille interest in the ongoing transfer window.The English-born Ghanaian has emerged as a top transfer target for the French Ligue 1 club this summer.Marseille are looking forward to strengthen their attack ahead of the 2024/25 football season following the departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.Earlier reports suggested Marseille have already agreed personal terms with the England international.However, the departure of Nketiah from Arsenal to the French outfit hugely depends on both clubs, who are yet to agree on a deal.Quizzed about the future of Nketiah, Arteta said, “All the players that are here there’s biggest chance that they stay with us. That’s why they’re here!” he said.Nketiah, despite delivering crucial goals for Arsenal in recent seasons, has found opportunities limited due to the presence of Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, and Leandro Trossard. A move to Marseille could offer the 25-year-old a more prominent role.Meanwhile, Nketiah was an unused substitute when Arsenal defeated Lyon 2-0 on Sunday afternoon to lift the 2024 Emirate Cup.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has opened up about the future of Eddie Nketiah amid Marseille interest in the ongoing transfer window.
The English-born Ghanaian has emerged as a top transfer target for the French Ligue 1 club this summer.
Marseille are looking forward to strengthen their attack ahead of the 2024/25 football season following the departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Earlier reports suggested Marseille have already agreed personal terms with the England international.
However, the departure of Nketiah from Arsenal to the French outfit hugely depends on both clubs, who are yet to agree on a deal.
Quizzed about the future of Nketiah, Arteta said, “All the players that are here there’s biggest chance that they stay with us. That’s why they’re here!” he said.
Nketiah, despite delivering crucial goals for Arsenal in recent seasons, has found opportunities limited due to the presence of Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, and Leandro Trossard. A move to Marseille could offer the 25-year-old a more prominent role.
Meanwhile, Nketiah was an unused substitute when Arsenal defeated Lyon 2-0 on Sunday afternoon to lift the 2024 Emirate Cup.
