(Image: PA) Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal on a five-year deal, as our paper exclusively revealed.

The Lewisham-born striker has joined the Eagles for an initial £25 million with up to £5 million in add-ons.

After advancing through Arsenal’s academy, Nketiah, 25, made 168 appearances for the Gunners, scoring 38 times. 

Nottingham Forest had been in advanced talks with Arsenal over a £30m deal for the forward, but the move collapsed with an agreement unable to be found over personal terms. 

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The Hale End graduate provides much-needed attacking depth for Oliver Glasner and could be deployed as a lone striker or utilised alongside Jean-Philippe Mateta in a 3-4-1-2. 

 

Nketiah - who will wear number nine - is Crystal Palace’s fourth addition this summer, alongside Daichi Kamada, Chadi Riad and Ismaila Sarr, with the South London club expected to unveil Maxence Lacroix and Matt Turner before the deadline. 

The former England U21 captain shared: "It's amazing to sign for Crystal Palace – I'm excited to get going. Every time I come back to South London, it always puts a smile on my face, so it’s good to be back home.”

Chairman Steve Parish added: “It’s brilliant to welcome Eddie, a senior England international, back to South London – we are delighted he has signed for Crystal Palace. I am confident that his energy, talent and hunger to succeed will endear him to his new teammates and supporters alike.”