Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze ahead of a huge transfer blowing rivals Tottenham out of the water in the process
09:04, 22 Aug 2025
Eberechi Eze
Arsenal are set to sign Eberechi Eze
Arsenal have sprung into action in the transfer window, agreeing a deal for Eberechi Eze and leapfrogging Spurs in the race to secure the Crystal Palace star's signature.
The England international is set to be another marquee signing for Mikel Arteta's squad. Eze will join the likes of Martin Zubimendi, Noni Madueke and Victor Gyokeres as the Gunners aim to clinch a Premier League title under their Spanish coach.
The midfielder's arrival could be timely given Kai Havertz's recent injury. While Eze's arrival is sure to grab headlines in the coming days, the question remains - what's next for Arsenal?
Kieran Tierney and Jorginho have already left on free transfers, but the likes of Oleksandr ZInchenko, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Jukub Kiwior could still bring in funds. This area is said to have been a late-window priority. Here, Daily Star Sport takes a look at the latest transfer news swirling around the Emirates.
Arsenal add to shortlist
Malick Fofana celebrating a goal for Lyon
Malick Fofana has admirers in the Premier League(Image: Getty Images)
According to reports from France, Arsenal have added Lyon forward Malick Fofana to their shortlist.
The 20-year-old continues to be a key player for the French side but has caught the eye of the Gunners ahead of the transfer window closing, per L'Équipe.
Lyon have reportedly already received an offer from Everton, and Fofana has also been linked with Manchester United.
The Ligue 1 heavyweights are still grappling with financial difficulties and need to raise €40m (£34.6m) by the end of the month - coincidentally, Fofana's valuation.
Goalkeeper on the brink of a move
Karl Hein joined Arsenal in 2018 on a free transfer
Karl Hein is set to leave Arsenal for Germany
Werder Bremen are nearing a deal to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Karl Hein, according to Kicker, via Sport Witness. The Bundesliga outfit were weighing up their options between Hein and Alexander Schwolow, but have decided to go for the Gunners' keeper.
A deal is now believed to be close to completion. Per Mertesacker, Arsenal's head of youth development, is said to have been involved in the negotiations.
The north London club are expected to receive a fee of less than €1m (£0.87m).
Eberechi Eze's tight schedule
Eberechi Eze
Eberechi Eze is on the verge of signing for Arsenal(Image: Nigel French/Sportsphoto/Allstar)
Eberechi Eze is set to undergo his medical on Friday, reports the Mirror. The midfield maestro has already agreed personal terms with Arsenal ahead of a move to the Emirates, with only formalities left to complete the deal.
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However, it will be a race against time for the 27-year-old to meet the deadline required to play this weekend. Arsenal are due to face Leeds on Saturday evening.
The Crystal Palace player needs to be registered with his new club by 12pm to be eligible to play. This could mean that Arsenal's potential new signing might make his debut against Liverpool the following week.