Transfer: Romano reveals why Arsenal blocked striker from leaving Arteta’s squad …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>
Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano has explained why Arsenal blocked striker Eddie Nketiah from leaving the club to join Marseille.
Marseille had identified Nketiah as a replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who left the French Ligue 1 club for Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsia.
However, their €27 million offer was rejected by the Gunners.
According to Romano, Mikel Arteta’s side want at least €35 million plus sell-on clause for Nketiah.
“Understand Arsenal want at least €35m plus sell-on clause for Eddie Nketiah.
“That’s why Arsenal decided to reject €27m proposal from Olympique Marseille, as revealed on Friday.
“No agreement between clubs so far and OM could now start to look also at new options,” Romano wrote on X on Saturday
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