Crystal Palace supporters are talking again about an Eddie Nketiah Ghana switch. The striker’s international future is under scrutiny once more this week. As of 2 October 2026, no formal move has been confirmed. Nketiah remains free to choose between England and Ghana at senior level.
The renewed talk comes while the forward is thriving under Oliver Glasner. He is scoring, assisting, and starting weekly. Palace want that form to continue, whatever Nketiah decides about his country.
Ghana’s Renewed Interest in the Palace Forward
According to reports from the Evening Standard and CitiNewsroom, the Ghana Football Association has renewed its efforts to persuade Nketiah to switch allegiance. Neither outlet suggests a deal is close. Palace have made no comment on the matter.
The interest is not new. We covered Ghana’s earlier approach in our original report on Nketiah’s international options, and this week’s stories suggest the GFA has not given up hope of landing him.
Can Eddie Nketiah Still Switch to Ghana under FIFA Rules?
Yes, he can. Nketiah remains eligible to represent Ghana, because his only senior England appearance came in a friendly rather than a competitive fixture. FIFA rules are clear: a non-competitive match does not permanently tie a player to the association he appeared for.
That solitary cap arrived in October 2023. He came off the bench for 17 minutes in a 1-0 friendly win over Australia at Wembley. It was enough to wear the Three Lions shirt, but not enough to close the door on an Eddie Nketiah Ghana switch further down the line.
What Happens Next for Nketiah and Palace
Nothing has been signed, and nothing has been submitted. No formal switch has been confirmed. No FIFA paperwork is known to have been lodged by either Nketiah or the Ghana FA.
For now, the forward’s focus looks fixed on south London. He has started regularly in Glasner’s frontline this season, and he already has an assist. Our look at Glasner’s attacking setup explains how he fits into the manager’s plans, while the club’s first-team squad options show the competition he is currently winning for a starting shirt.
His place in recent Premier League team selection suggests Palace see him as central to their plans, regardless of how the international picture develops. Until Nketiah or the Ghana FA say otherwise, this remains a story of renewed interest, not a confirmed switch.
