Transfer: Crystal Palace agree deal to sign Arsenal’s Nketiah

Crystal Palace have agreed a deal in principle with Arsenal for striker Eddie Nketiah.

The fee is understood to be worth £30m – £25m initial payment + £5m in performance related add-ons.

While talks continue to finalise the structure and the make-up of the add-ons, Nketiah has been given permission to take a medical.

Personal terms are not expected to be a problem.

Marseille and Nottingham Forest both tried to sign Nketiah this summer, but couldn’t come to an agreement.

Arsenal’s valuation of the player has always been £30m.

Nketiah wants to leave to get more regular first team football.