Football journalist Alan Nixon has revealed that despite growing interest from Premier League clubs, Eddie Nketiah will not be leaving Arsenal during the January transfer window. Arsenal considers Nketiah a vital part of their squad as they strive for the Premier League title, ensuring his retention during the winter window.
Sami Mokbel, writing for the Daily Mail, reported that Nketiah has attracted attention from various Premier League clubs, with Arsenal rejecting at least one inquiry from a top-flight side. The prospect of Nketiah’s departure intrigues Arsenal’s accountants, as selling him would result in pure profit under Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations.
Notably, as an Arsenal academy product, Nketiah’s sale would register as 100% profit, differing from the usual FFP accounting methods. Fabrizio Romano mentioned interest from five or six Premier League clubs and some Bundesliga teams. However, Arsenal currently expresses satisfaction with Nketiah, and there are no active negotiations to sell the striker.
Despite ongoing speculation about Arsenal signing a new striker in 2024 and Gabriel Jesus’s popularity at the club, Nketiah appears more likely to be the one to make way. The challenging January market for new signings reinforces Arsenal’s reluctance to part ways with Nketiah until a replacement is secured. Nixon’s update emphasizes that Arsenal is not actively looking to sell Nketiah at this time.
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