Crystal Palace make initial offer for Eddie Nketiah

The ever-reliable Fabrizio Romano reports that Crystal Palace have submitted an opening bid to sign Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah.

The 25-year-old was recently very close to joining Nottingham Forest as both clubs agreed a transfer fee of around £30m. But the player himself was unable to find an agreement with Forest & the potential move has now collapsed.

Reports yesterday suggested that Crystal Palace & an unnamed European club were exploring a deal for Eddie Nketiah.

Now transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims that Palace have approached Arsenal with an initial bid for Nketiah. Negotiations between Palace & Arsenal are now set to begin with the striker open to joining the Eagles.

Crystal Palace reporter Bobby Manzi also reports that talks are underway between the South London club & Arsenal. Eddie Nketiah is understood to be Palace manager Oliver Glasner's top target when it comes to bolstering the attack.

Written by David Schill