Eddie Nketiah is on the frontline of signing a new deal with Arsenal
According to The Athletic, Eddie Nketiah has changed his mind about leaving Arsenal and is on the verge of signing a new contract.
The new contract for the Arsenal striker is expected to last up to five years, but it is still being finalized.
The 22-year-current old's contract is set to expire this summer, and it was expected that he would leave the north London club after seven years.
Many clubs wanted him, including Crystal Palace, but he has decided to stay at the Emirates Stadium.
Nketiah made his Arsenal first-team debut in September 2017.
He was on loan at Leeds for half a season before being recalled and establishing himself under Mikel Arteta.
In recent weeks, the former England Under-21 international has managed to displace Alexandre Lacazette in Arteta's starting XI.
He finished the 2021-22 season with five goals in his final seven Premier League games.
Nketiah, on the other hand, finished the season as the club's first-choice striker, scoring five goals in the last seven games.
A number of clubs were hoping to sign Nketiah on a free transfer when his contract expires in six weeks, but there is a growing sense among those interested - and especially at Arsenal - that Nketiah is now keen to stay with the Gunners.
Nketiah finished the season as Arsenal's first-choice striker, scoring five goals in seven appearances. West Ham, Crystal Palace, and a number of clubs in Europe, particularly the Bundesliga, were all interested in signing Nketiah on a free transfer.
Mikel Arteta, on the other hand, has made it clear that he wants to keep Nketiah, and there is now growing hope behind the scenes at Arsenal that their academy prospect will stay.
Meanwhile, Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny has agreed to a one-year contract extension.
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