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Report: Crystal Palace now confident of signing Alan Shearer 2.0 as negotiations underway

Billy Meyers
Billy Meyers
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🍷According to the , Crystal Palace are now confident of signing Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah before the transfer window ends.

What’s the story?

🐻Well, after the Eagles announced the signing of Will Hughes before the clash with West Ham, another addition could soon be made.

ౠThe believe negotiations between the south Londoners and the north Londoners are underway over a deal for Nketiah.

believe the deal will suit all parties involved.

It’s a very exciting time for Crystal Palace.

🥃Dougie Freedman is helping to fill the squad with some excellent young players, without breaking the bank to sign them.

Crystal Palace are getting Alan Shearer 2.0 in Eddie Nketiah

25 Oct 1999: Alan Shearer of Newcastle celebrates scoring during the FA Carling Premiership match against Derby played at St James Park in Newcastle, England. Newcastle won the game 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Ben Radford /Allsport
25 Oct 1999: Alan Shearer of Newcastle celebrates scoring during the FA Carling Premiership match against Derby played at St James Park in Newcastle, England. Newcastle won the game 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Ben Radford /Allsport

ꦬIt’s an outrageous comparison, but they’re not our words.

🌌Former England Under-21 boss Aidy Boothroyd has previously backed Nketiah to emulate Harry Kane and Alan Shearer.

🌼The Arsenal striker has already outdone Shearer in one aspect, after beating his record of all-time top scorer for the England Under-21 side.

𝐆As quoted by , Boothroyd said: “You look at the career that Alan had and Harry Kane. He is in the company of those players I have mentioned which shows you how much I think about him and how much we think about him in the system.”

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Photo by Chloe Knott – Danehouse/Getty Images

🔴Sadly, Nketiah hasn’t really had the chance to prove himself at Arsenal, as Mikel Arteta is wedded to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette.

🐓A fresh start away from north London is exactly what he needs.

ꦐUnder an Arsenal legend in Vieira, but still living in London, Nketiah could soon be in the perfect environment to thrive at Crystal Palace.