{"id":644437,"date":"2024-08-09T08:57:52","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T12:57:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=644437"},"modified":"2024-08-09T08:57:52","modified_gmt":"2024-08-09T12:57:52","slug":"arsenal-eddie-nketiah-loan-marseille","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/08\/09\/arsenal-eddie-nketiah-loan-marseille\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal Set Terms for Transfer of 38-Goal Forward With \u2018Great Work Ethic&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After rejecting the previous bids, Arsenal have laid out the conditions for Eddie <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nketiah&#8217;s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> transfer to Olympique de Marseille.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Arsenal Open to Letting Nketiah Join Marseille<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Arsenal List Their Demands for <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nketiah\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Transfer<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to journalist<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/David_Ornstein\/status\/1821851421030899715\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> David Ornstein<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Marseille have <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">been informed<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> of the terms they must accept if they want to sign Nketiah. Arsenal have proposed a loan move with an obligation to buy for a fee of\u00a0 \u20ac30 million (\u00a325.7 million), which is less than what they were demanding last week. It is now up to the Ligue 1 club whether or not to sanction the move.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/07\/31\/arsenal-chido-obi-martin-manchester-united\/\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Manchester United Snatch<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \u2018<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Unbelievable<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2019 <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Starlet From <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Arsenal\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Clutches<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Last week, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">it was reported<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> that Arsenal wanted a fee of <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/08\/03\/arsenal-eddie-nketiah-marseille-offer-2\/\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a330 million<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> for Nketiah. But Marseille were not ready to pay such a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">huge<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> amount, and negotiations between the clubs had stalled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Marseille decided to look at new options after Arsenal refused to reduce their demands. But the French <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">side&#8217;s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> plans to recruit Lens forward Elye Wahi failed to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">materialise<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Subsequently, they reentered negotiations with Arsenal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Roberto de Zerbi Wants to Sign Nketiah<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Athletic also added that new manager Roberto De Zerbi is <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the one<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> leading the pursuit of Nketiah. Attracted by the sporting project at Marseille, the Englishman is keen to join them. He has already agreed personal terms with the club and is ready to sign a five-year contract.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">:<\/span> <a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/08\/08\/west-ham-jean-clair-todibo\/\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2018<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Agreement Now Don<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">e\u2019:<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> West Ham Hijack Deal for<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \u2018<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Flawless<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2019 <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Manchester United Target<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Marseille recently lost Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who joined Saudi club Al-Qadsiah, and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">have<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> since been looking for players to strengthen their attack. The Gabonese striker scored 17 league goals in 2023\/24.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nketiah has scored 38 goals in his 168 appearances for the Gunners and has become a crucial part of the senior squad. He has been an excellent professional, and his<\/span> <a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2023\/08\/12\/rio-ferdinand-praises-arsenal-star-after-nottingham-forest-win-19324492\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">work ethic<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;<\/span><\/a> <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">has often been praised by pundits and the coaching staff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nketiah\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> potential transfer will free up <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Arsenal&#8217;s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> wage bill and help bring in new faces. The North London club <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> close to signing Real <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sociedad&#8217;s<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/07\/31\/mikel-merino-personal-terms-arsenal\/\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Mikel Merino <\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and might<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> move for an attacker once this deal <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is completed<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After rejecting the previous bids, Arsenal have laid out the conditions for Eddie Nketiah&#8217;s transfer to Olympique de Marseille. Arsenal Open to Letting Nketiah Join Marseille Arsenal List Their Demands for Nketiah\u2019s Transfer According to journalist David Ornstein, Marseille have been informed of the terms they must accept if they want to sign Nketiah. 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