The Gunners are in search of a bold player swap deal to bring Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze to the Emirates. The 27-year-old England international has become one of the Premier League’s exciting attacking midfielders. As an attacking midfielder, he has great dribbling and goal-scoring abilities. This reason has made him both Gunners boss Arteta along sporting director Edu his favorite pick in recent times in the summer transfer market. Reports state that Gunners have offered a player plus cash deal for the player to make this deal more easier. It is reported that the Palace asking price could be more than £75m. With a release clause that comes to around £60m in his contract at the Eagles. As director Edu wants to add an attacking player to help the likes of Martin Ødegaard and Bukayo Saka. To make their team stronger in the future for the upcoming season.
Why Eberechi Eze is in the eyes of Arsenal?
Eberechi Ezi offers skills and qualities that can change the Gunner’s attacking midfield for the next change. This change the Englishmen played a total of 38 matches for their Eagles side in the Premier League and the EFL Cup. As an attacking midfielder, he scored a total of 10 goals and provided 11 assists for them. He also helped his team win against the giant Manchester City in the EFL Cup final after many decades. Eze’s performance in all of these games has been very high in all of those games. Helping the team win their first major trophy since their beginning. With his style of play, it would allow the Gunners to reduce the workload from some of its key players and add more flair. That would create more chances for the team to score with his high-quality passes on the field of play.
What happens to Arsenal with Eberechi Eze:
Arsenal is already on the hunt for new players as they now set their eyes on English international Eze. Arsenal have already roped in several new exciting players now and are already looking and are in the hunt for more. Recently they have made the official announcement for Real Sociedad player Martin Zubimendi coming from the Spanish La Liga. Also Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea with a fee of £5m. They have also completed the signing of another class defensive midfielder from Brentford Christian Norgaard for £12m. The Gunners are now in search of one striker and one midfielder who can play as a winger. In terms of strikers, they are closing a deal for Victor Gyökeres for €80m(£69m) deal from Sporting CP. While for a midfielder they have now set their eyes on talented Eberechi Eze for their ranks to reduce workload and depth.
Crystal Palace perspective with Eberechi Eze:
After coming from a very great season the Eagles would have liked Eze to lead their lines again this season. But losing him would be a significant deal for them with a new season already insight. But the Gunners are already offering a player plus cash deal to increase the deal’s value for the Eagles. They would like to remain competitive going into the next season. As they will also play in the European league this season. According to reports the Gunners are likely to offer a defender to the Eagles. As the Gunners are ready to complete the deal anyhow with Director Edu personally working on the deal. While the player is seen as an extra weightage to make this deal happen. But it is believed he is an experienced player who has not played many games for the first team.
Author’s opinion:
The Gunner’s interest in Eberechi Eze is a very smart move. It is a very smart move that is in perfect plan for their transfer move in view of their next season. As they finished 2nd for three consecutive seasons in the Premier League they will look to win it with additions of new players.
🚨🔴⚪️ After direct contact revealed on Monday, Eberechi Eze has opened doors to Arsenal move in clear way.
He’s open to joining Arsenal project and attracted by this chance for his future.
Arsenal are informed on release clause details and more.
🎥 https://t.co/CLTLdq3lvb pic.twitter.com/P47SFhpqFX
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 2, 2025
For more sports updates, make sure to follow us on:
Recommended for you