Arsenal are in an advanced position to land long term summer target, Eberechi Eze. The Gunners have made contact with Crystal Palace over a transfer before the window concludes.
According to a report published by the English daily, The Express, Arsenal have successfully held talks with top brass at Crystal Palace. Arsenal’s sporting director, Andrea Berta, and vice-chairman Tim Lewis played a massive role in putting this deal together.
In recent weeks, Arsenal’s crosstown rivals, Tottenham Hotspur, were seemingly closing in on the signing of Eberechi Eze. However, the latest developments will bring immense joy to the Emirates faithful.
The transfer details
Arsenal are set to once again splash the big bucks in the market. The club will be triggering Eze’s release clause, that is believed to be £68 million. Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke have been the other big summer signings for Mikel Arteta’s side.
The clubs have reached an agreement in principle and will now proceed with the other formalities of the transfer before the official announcement. The move seems to be happening just at the right moment for Mikel Arteta, with Kai Havertz recovering from an injury.
According to transfer pundit Fabrizio Romano, Eze could undergo his medical at Arsenal as early as Friday afternoon. However, it will be a race against time to expect him in Arsenal colours this weekend.
Eberechi Eze previously had expressed his admiration for Arsenal, giving Arteta’s team an edge over Tottenham Hotspur during the transfer battle in the past few days.
The Arsenal situation
The signing of Eberechi Eze will provide the Spanish boss with much-needed depth in the final third. Arteta will be delighted to have another quality option at his disposal. In Arsenal’s opening fixture against Manchester United, the Gunners seemed short of service up front.
Eberechi Eze’s versatility is rather underrated and could come to great benefit for Arsenal as the season progresses. The England international is also comfortable in an advanced midfield position, where he can provide cover for Martin Odegaard. It is understood that Arteta will also deploy him on the wings.
The club have also been increasingly linked with a move for Real Madrid’s Rodrygo in recent weeks. However, the matter can now be put to rest with Arsenal set to complete their 7th summer signing in Eberechi Eze.
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