ARSENAL appear to have accidentally let slip that Eddie Nketiah has signed a long-term contract extension at the Emirates.
The 23-year-old is due to depart North London at the end of June when his deal expires.
But, if pre-season promotional posters are anything to go by, the Gunners seem to be confident he’ll be lining up for them eight days later in a friendly.
Arsenal are desperate to keep him at the club after he finally emerged as a first-team starter at the end of the season.
They are reported to have offered the academy graduate a £100,000-a-week deal to stay on.
And, despite initially being set on finding pastures new, the England youth international is believed to be ready to extend his stay with Arsenal until 2027.
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Or maybe he has already signed on the dotted line.
Nketiah appeared in a social media post previewing Arsenal’s friendly clash against German outfit FC Nurnberg on July 8.
The centre-forward featured on the poster alongside Brazilian duo Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Magaelhaes and Martin Odegaard.
As it stands, Nketiah wouldn’t be eligible to play against the Bundesliga 2 club as he would be a free agent.
But the fact he is on the post is a huge sign that his future lies at Arsenal.
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All that remains now is for Arsenal to officially announce the player’s extension.
Arsenal have been keen to not allow Nketiah to go after Alexandre Lacazette was allowed to depart as he nears an emotional return to Lyon.
Manchester City ace Gabriel Jesus is understood to be a key target, with Mikel Arteta’s side alleged to have made a £43million offer.
A new central midfielder is also believed to be a priority for Arteta, with Leicester’s Youri Tielemans an option.
And the Belgian ace gave Arsenal a boost in their pursuit of him after he declared he is open to quitting the King Power Stadium.
