Now, **_[The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jul/04/transfer-latest-nico-williams-athletic-bilbao-leeds-sunderland-arsenal)_** reports that the Gunners are expected to step up their efforts to land the England international.
Eze is understood to have a £68m release clause which can be activated.
However, it remains to be seen whether Arsenal are willing to trigger that clause, with recent reports stating they hope to sign him for a lower fee.