Arsenal attacker Eddie Nketiah has reportedly emerged as a transfer target for David Moyes’ West Ham United as the Hammers continue in their search for a replacement for Sebastien Haller.
Nketiah, 21, joined Arsenal’s under-18s after departing rivals Chelsea’s youth academy in 2015.
After making his way through the club’s youth ranks, the 21-year-old forward enjoyed a successful loan spell with Leeds United before being recalled back to the squad’s senior first-team.
Nketiah has already featured in 21 matches in all competitions so far this season, scoring five and assisting one along the way.
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However, after rivals West Ham recently confirmed that striker Haller will be joining Ajax for £20.2m, as per Sky Sports, according to a report from the Standard, Nketiah is a target for Moyes’ Hammers.
The Standard claim that West Ham are keen to understand the 21-year-old’s availability due to having just 18-months left on his current deal.
The outlet also go on to speculate that Arsenal may be more open to a permanent move rather than a loan due to the uncertainty surrounding the 21-year-old’s contract intentions.
It is not yet known at this stage how much the Gunners would demand for their young forward, but with over three-weeks left in the transfer market, there is plenty of time for West Ham to negotiate.
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