The 2024/25 campaign was a frustrating one for Arsenal as they finished second in the Premier League without a major trophy. [Mikel Arteta](https://lastwordonsports.com/football/2025/08/10/mikel-arteta-praises-martin-zubimendi/) and his squad will be eager to make strides forward this season, and so far they have added some key new players to the squad. According to David Ornstein of [The Athletic](https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/1958236444243464209), Arsenal have now made their move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze following Kai Havertz’s injury. (More to Follow).
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### Arsenal Make Their Move for Eberechi Eze
Tottenham Hotspur had lined up a deal with Crystal Palace and Eze, but following Havertz’s injury, Arsenal have made their move and are likely to secure the player, with Spurs turning to other targets. Arsenal had maintained interest in the 27-year-old, but Havertz’s setback has accelerated their pursuit and seemingly allowed them to gazump their North London rivals.
Eze, a boyhood Gunners fan who once played at the club’s academy, would offer qualities Arteta’s side lacked last season. He brings directness in possession and a genuine goal threat, highlighted by nine goals in his final 13 matches for Palace.