Eddie Nketiah is unsettled by the arrival of Kai Havertz to Arsenal. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is facing a potential problem in his squad. This as a result of the imminent signing of Kai Havertz from Chelsea.
Arsenal have agreed a £65m deal with Chelsea which would see the Germany international move across England this summer.
Havertz, 24, is set to undergo a medical with Arsenal after agreeing personal terms with the Gunners.
It is believed that Arsenal will pay the bulk of the £65m fee in three instalments. This is with a small percentage of the figure made up in performance-related add-ons.
What does the future hold for Eddie Nketiah and Arsenal
According to The Sun, Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah has been ‘unsettled’. This is by the club’s approach for Havertz.
Nketiah, 24, played a key role for the Gunners last season. Him stepping up when Gabriel Jesus was injured for several months midway through the campaign.
The signing of Havertz could push Nketiah further down the pecking order at the Emirates. Although The Athletic claim Arteta is considering converting Havertz into a midfielder.
Nevertheless, his arrival presents a potential problem for Nketiah. And has put other clubs in the Premier League – including Crystal Palace and West Ham – on ‘red alert’.
“Eddie’s at a key stage in his career. He feels he’s now proved he can score goals at the highest level and the next step is to be playing week in week out,” a source told The Sun.
“But the fact the club has decided to invest so heavily in another striker has left Eddie wondering if he really has a future at the club.
“There would certainly be no shortage of takers if he were to push for a move. Crystal Palace and West Ham are both near the front of the queue.
“Both clubs lack a 20-goal-a-season man which Nketiah believes he can be in the Premier League.”
