Arsenal REJECT Crystal Palace's initial enquiry for Eddie Nketiah, with Gunners insisting 24-year-old striker is not available in January transfer window

Crystal Palace are interested in Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah but have seen an initial enquiry for the England international turned down.

The Eagles are in the market for a new centre forward and are long term admirers of Nketiah.

But Mail Sport understands that Palace have been informed that, as things stand, the forward is not available during the January window.

Crystal Palace have had an initial enquiry turned down for Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah

Roy Hodgson’s Palace are eager to sign a striker but Arsenal insist that Nketiah isn’t for sale

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It remains to be seen whether the Gunners’ approach to the 24-year-old’s future changes towards the latter part of the window.

If so, Palace will be among the clubs in the mix to land the Arsenal academy graduate.

Whether the Gunners let Nketiah depart will likely depend on whether they can land a new striker in the winter transfer window.

Whether Arsenal let Nketiah leave will depend on whether Mikel Arteta signs another striker

Arsenal REJECT Crystal Palace’s initial enquiry for Eddie Nketiah, with Gunners insisting 24-year-old striker is not available in January transfer window