Marseille have stepped up their efforts to sign Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal after submitting an improved proposal for the striker on Tuesday.
The Ligue 1 side’s new offer is worth nearing €20million (£16.8m) — similar in value to their previous approach but closer to the formula Arsenal want for the forward.
Given their considerably higher asking price, Arsenal are still likely to deem the bid unrealistic; however Marseille continue to work on the situation and the clubs remain in conversations.
Should they strike a deal, the 25-year-old has already agreed a five-year contract with...
The market feels that a fit and available Nketiah isn’t worth as much as an ESR recovering from injury. He had 6 goal contributions last season. It’s hard to sell that.
The market feels that a fit and available Nketiah isn’t worth as much as an ESR recovering from injury. He had 6 goal contributions last season. It’s hard to sell that.