One Arsenal star has been urged to reconsider his decision after agreeing terms to leave the club this summer.
The Gunners have strengthened their backline this summer with the signings of David Raya and Riccardo Calafiori.
Arsenal announced the arrival of Riccardo Calafiori on Monday after completing a £42million move for the Italy international.
The North London side have also been busy thinning their squad with Emile Smith Rowe set to join Fulham in pursuit of regular first-team football.
Another Arsenal youngster who is inching closer to leaving the club is Eddie Nketiah, who has been linked with a move to Marseille.
It is understood that Nketiah has agreed personal terms with Marseille and talks are underway with Arsenal wanting a £50million fee.
Former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubamayeng shared a two-word message to Nketiah, encouraging him to join him in France.
After falling down Mikel Arteta’s pecking order at The Emirates, it only seems a matter of time until Nketiah leaves this summer.
A move to Marseille is on the cards but Alan Pardew believes he should wait for Premier League interest.
Speaking on talkSPORT, Pardew said “I think he does need to move. I’ve watched him at Arsenal and I like him – he reminds me of Ian Wright.
“A very similar style to Ian – sharp, quick around the box, gets shots off quickly – I think he will score goals and I think he will score goals in the Premier League.
“If I was his agent I’d just wait a little while and see if somebody else from the Premier League comes in.”
Eddie Nketiah needs to leave Arsenal
Nketiah is held in high regard at Arsenal, and he was even branded “fantastic” by Ian Wright, but the harsh truth is that Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are ahead of him and the Gunners are still in the market for a new centre-forward.
Arsenal have watched Viktor Gyokeres in action as they weigh up an approach for the Sporting Lisbon star, and his arrival would only force Nketiah further down the list.
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At 25 years old he is ready to lead the line for a big club – whether that be in the Premier League or overseas.
But Arsenal’s £50million price tag may price some English clubs out of a move
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