Rivals for striker target emerge

Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah is reportedly attracting interest from Bournemouth, despite the ongoing links with Ligue 1’s Marseille. The Cherries are now seeking a new striker after their star forward Dominic Solanke signed with Tottenham Hotspur last week in a deal worth up to £65 million.

Now, according to the Evening Standard, the 25-year-old Arsenal academy graduate is an option the club are looking at, along with Porto’s Evanilson.

The Gunners have long been open to selling Nketiah this summer and while negotiations had been underway with Marseille, reports in France now state that the French side are set to swoop for Lens forward Elye Wahi after failing to agree a fee with the Emirates club. Arsenal had been hopeful of receiving up to £50m for the former Hale End graduate but a figure closer to £25m is expected.