Arsenal’s hopes of keeping hold of Eddie Nketiah have suffered another blow as the striker turned down the club’s latest contract offer.

The 22-year-old’s current deal expires at the end of the season and he will be free to sign a pre-contract with a foreign club from January onward.

News has been told Nketiah’s decision is not motivated by finances, but over a lack of a first-team opportunities.

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has publicly said he wants Nketiah to stay, but the England U21 international has yet to feature in the Premier League this season.