Premier League giants Arsenal has reportedly granted English-Ghanaian forward Eddie Nketiah permission to undergo medical at Crystal Palace.
The Eagles are keen to secure the services of the 25-year-old attacker from the Gunners as replacement for Jordan Ayew, who recently left the club to join Leicester City.
Nketiah came close to joining Nottingham Forest after agreeing personal terms with the club.
But the move fell through following a break down in agreement between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal.
However, Crystal Palace who are desperate to bolster their attack are said to be nearing a £30 million deal to sign Nketiah.
He will become the club’s fourth summer signing after Chadi Riad, Ismaila Sarr and Daichi Kamada if the deal is completed.
The English international of Ghanaian descent wants to leave Arsenal for consistent game time, having struggled to compete for a place in the starting lineup of the London club.
In his 168 appearances for Arsenal, the English-Ghanaian has netted 38 times for the club. Nketiah spent a brief spell at Leeds United on loan during the 2019/20 season.
Nketiah has been an unused substitute after two games into the Premier League campaign.
The forward, who has been capped once by England, joined Arsenal in 2015 from Chelsea’s youth system.
His contract in the north London club runs until June 2027 after he signed fresh terms in 2022.