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EXCLUSIVE: West Ham are in pole position to sign Eddie Nketiah on a free transfer this summer if Arsenal cannot convince the in-form striker to commit to a new contract amid concerns about game time

West Ham are ready to take advantage of Eddie Nketiah's contract stand-off with Arsenal and will move for him if there is no resolution.

Nketiah has pushed Arsenal towards Champions League qualification with two goals against Leeds on Sunday and two more in a win over Chelsea. His popularity is soaring with fans, who do not want to see a homegrown player leave this summer.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta also made a plea to Nketiah after the win over Leeds, saying that they 'absolutely adore him' but the prospect of him leaving is increasing.