French Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille is actively pursuing Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah as part of their strategy to bolster their attacking lineup for the upcoming season.
Reports from Mail Sport indicate that Marseille is in advanced talks to secure Mason Greenwood from Manchester United, with a deal nearing completion.
The initial transfer fee is set at £27 million, potentially rising to £30.2 million with add-ons, and includes a significant sell-on clause.
Nketiah, who started only 10 Premier League matches last season for Arsenal, could potentially join Greenwood in Marseille’s revamped forward line.
The 25-year-old striker may see a move to France as an opportunity for more regular playing time and a fresh start, especially with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang likely departing Marseille this summer for Saudi Pro League newcomers Al Qadsiah.
Aubameyang, formerly of Arsenal, was a standout performer for Marseille last season, scoring 17 goals and contributing eight assists in 34 Ligue 1 appearances. His impending departure opens up space for Marseille to reshape their attacking options.
Nketiah has proven himself capable of delivering crucial goals for Arsenal, including memorable performances like a brace against Manchester United and a hat-trick against Sheffield United.
However, competition for the central striker role at Arsenal remains fierce, with players like Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, and potentially Leandro Trossard ahead of him in manager Mikel Arteta’s plans.
Despite reaching the UEFA Europa League semi-finals last season, Marseille finished eighth in Ligue 1 and missed out on European qualification.
The club is eager to strengthen their squad significantly to compete more effectively in domestic and continental competitions next season.
