Not only does it look like Eddie Nketiah is saving Arsenal millions of pounds this summer, but he is also set to receive his dream shirt number once it's made official that he has signed a new five-year contract.
A couple of months ago, the idea of the former England U21 international going into the 2022/23 season still on the books at the Emirates Stadium didn't seem feasible as he hadn't started a single Premier League game up until mid-April and looked set to leave upon the expiry of his contract.
Although, it was always his aim to stay at Arsenal. "There have been offers of a new contract, but at the moment, my aim is to play football and play regularly," he explained on The Beautiful Game Podcast towards the end of last season. "That's my ambition, and that’s what I hope to do, but at the same time, I’m at Arsenal. I love Arsenal."
