Arsenal reject Marseille’s bid for Nketiah

Arsenal have reportedly rejected a fresh bid from Ligue 1 club Marseille for young striker Eddie Nketiah.

Nketiah has spent his entire senior career with Arsenal after joining the club’s academy from Chelsea in 2015.

The 25-year-old has gone on to make 168 competitive appearances for the first team, scoring 28 goals and providing seven assists.

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After finishing the last season with just 10 top-flight starts, Nketiah is open to leaving the club to gain regular playing time elsewhere.

Marseille have emerged as the frontrunner to secure Nketiah’s signature, having already made several additions to their squad this summer, including the signing of forward Mason Greenwood from Manchester United.

The French side have identified Nketiah as a potential replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who has encouraged his former Arsenal teammate to complete a move to Ligue 1.

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Nketiah has already agreed personal terms with Marseille, paving the way for the two clubs to negotiate a transfer fee.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, (via SportsMole) Arsenal have turned down Marseille’s latest offer which is said to be in the region of €27m (£23m).

Different reports have suggested that Arsenal could demand £40m to £50m for the player.