The Athletic: Arsenal make Eddie Nketiah stance clear amid Palace interest (reliability: 5 stars)

Crystal Palace maintain 'firm interest' in Eddie Nketiah that that that the January transfer window is open.

According to The Athletic, Arsenal 'have not indicated any desire' to let the striker leave the club before the end of the month.

However, Palace are ready to 'push hard' for the 24-year-old if the Gunners bring in a new no.9 at some point in January to bolster their attack.

Nketiah remains Arsenal's back-up striker under Mikel Arteta, featuring in 26 games across all competitions so far this season, scoring six goals with four assists.

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