Transfer News: Arsenal star to join Taiwo Awoniyi's Forest in ₦61 Billion move

Transfer News: Arsenal star to join Taiwo Awoniyi's Forest in ₦61 Billion move

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 12:57 - 22.08.2024

Taiwo Awoniyi is set to have a new teammate at the Emirates as Nottingham Forest close in on a big move.

Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah is reportedly closing in on a £30 million move to Nottingham Forest, having agreed to personal terms with the Premier League club.

Nketiah is eager to move, knowing that game time will be severely limited in the new season.

Nketiah edging closer to Arsenal exit

Despite Arsenal's eagerness to offload Nketiah this summer, they have refused to compromise on their valuation, rejecting offers from Marseille and a £25 million plus add-ons bid from Forest.

Nottingham Forest are set to Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah (Credit: Imago)
Eddie Nketiah says he is ready to lead Arsenal's attack - Photo Credit || Imago
Eddie Nketiah celebrating a goal for Arsenal - Photo Credit || Imago

However, according to the Athletic's David Ornstein, Nketiah's future has now been resolved, with the 25-year-old poised to link up with the likes of Callum Hudson-Odoi and Taiwo Awoniyi at City Ground.

This development marks a significant breakthrough in the negotiations, as Arsenal had been determined to get full valuation for the player.

Nketiah's impending departure is part of Mikel Arteta's summer clear-out, with the Gunners ready to sell several players to reshape their squad.

Arteta is expected to stick to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus as his main forwards for the season, sending a clear message to Nketiah that his future lies elsewhere.

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