‘Unbelievable’ Arsenal player to have medical at London rival today

Wed 28 August 2024 15:15, UK

Arsenal have stepped up their transfer activities as deadline day looms ever closer.

The Gunners have made two senior signings this summer, and have also moved a multitude of players on.

Now, with just two days until the window shuts, Arsenal will be eager to wrap up all their outstanding transfer business.

And there is another potential departure from Arsenal that’s even further along, with a medical reportedly scheduled for today (Wednesday 28 August).

Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah set for Crystal Palace medical

The player in question is Eddie Nketiah, who is nearing a move from the Gunners to Crystal Palace.

Sky Sports have provided the latest on the Nketiah to Palace state of play, including how much Arsenal are expected to get for the sale.

The report, on the , says the Gunners forward is set to have medical at Palace today ahead of his permanent move from N5.

The fee is £25million up front plus £5million in performance-related add-ons, and personal terms have been agreed in principle, added the report.

And so, it looks like Nketiah’s Arsenal journey is about to come to an end.

On the one hand, it’s a shame that a player who came through the academy and has been a first-teamer for years is now set to leave.

On the other, Nketiah is an ‘unbelievable’ player – in Gabriel Jesus’ words – who is good enough to be starting regularly in the Premier League.

Admittedly, the Arsenal project has moved on at lightning-quick pace, and now they’re fighting for the title regularly, standards are sky-high.

However, Nketiah will no doubt be a major asset for Palace, who have had a difficult start to the season with consecutive league defeats.