During the summer, Arsenal secured the services of Declan Rice from West Ham for a hefty fee of £105 million, and now talks of another potential deal between the two clubs are circulating.
In their quest for Premier League glory, Arsenal are eyeing another potential collaboration with West Ham. The Gunners are earnestly seeking the addition of Brentford’s Ivan Toney, whom they view as the ‘final piece of the puzzle’. They believe that their pursuit of the England international could be facilitated by the sale of Eddie Nketiah.
Mikel Arteta made robust investments during the summer transfer window, elevating the squad’s overall quality with the addition of new talents. Despite seamlessly integrating the likes of David Raya, Jurrien Timber, Kai Havertz, and Declan Rice into the Arsenal ranks, there remains a lingering concern about the absence of a prolific No. 9 to lead the line at the Emirates Stadium.
The quest for a prolific striker persists, with Toney identified as a priority signing within the upcoming year. While rival interest from Tottenham and Chelsea looms, Arsenal aims to secure the necessary funds to swiftly negotiate with Brentford by parting ways with Nketiah.
The Gunners’ homegrown talent, Nketiah, has tallied 19 league appearances this season. However, his playing time is likely to diminish further should Toney opt for a transfer to Arsenal.
Former England star Glen Johnson shared his perspective, asserting that an agreement between West Ham and Nketiah could prove mutually beneficial. Johnson opined that Nketiah’s potential move to West Ham would afford him consistent game time, providing an opportunity to showcase his true capabilities.
The potential sale of Nketiah would substantially bolster Arsenal’s transfer resources, potentially enabling them to secure Toney’s services with a significant fee, a move that Chelsea may be unable to match without first offloading some of their own players due to Financial Fair Play constraints.
