Arsenal remain on the hunt for a winger following the arrivals of Martin Zubimendi, Christian Noorgard, Kepa Arrizabalaga, and a deal for Viktor Gyokeres getting closer.
The Gunners have stepped up their transfer plans over the last week, with Martin Zubimendi officially announced and a deal to sign Viktor Gyokeres almost agreed.
But Mikel Arteta is far from done just yet as he remains intent on bringing in at least one more forward option this summer.
The North London club are working on a deal to sign Noni Madueke, but a second winger appears to remain a possibility.
Eberechi Eze celebrates winning the FA Cup with Crystal Palace
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Arsenal should try to pay Eberechi Eze’s release clause in instalments
Andrea Berta should be trying to strike a deal with Crystal Palace, which would allow Arsenal to pay Eberechi Eze’s release clause in instalments.
As revealed by TBR Football, Palace are open to Eze’s clause being paid in instalments, with its value standing at £60 million.
That is a lot of money to commit in one go, but breaking it down into smaller payments would make the deal a lot more feasible for the Gunners.
Arsenal paid £2.6m more for Zubimendi than his £51.7m release clause at Real Sociedad, which convinced the Spanish club to accept instalments.
Eze, who’s been called ‘world class’, would be an excellent addition to Arsenal’s attack and even more so given his close relationship with Bukayo Saka.
Saka rates Eze highly, telling TalkSPORT back in 2024: “In training, I would say probably Ebs, you know – Ebere Eze. He has been class in training. He has impressed me the most, I would say.”
Eberechi Eze compared to Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard
Eze would offer an instant upgrade on both Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard as the Gunners’ starting left winger.
The England international outscored both Arsenal players last season with an impressive return of 25 goal contributions in total.
Eberechi Eze Gabriel Martinelli Leandro Trossard
Apps 43 51 56
Goals 14 10 10
Assists 11 6 10
Eberechi Eze’s 2024/25 stats compared to Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard’s
The 27-year-old also turned up in the big moments for Palace, as he scored in the FA Cup quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.
The North London club might need to fund Eze by selling at least one of Martinelli and Trossard, but as shown last term, Arsenal need attacking depth.
Big injuries to their forward line derailed their title bid, and they need to ensure they are well prepared for any injuries next term.