Now the European Championships and Copa América are all wrapped up, clubs across Europe and in the Premier League will have a month of no football to focus on their transfer dealings.
However, the North Londoners have been linked with a plethora of talented stars in recent weeks, and the latest, an England star, might be the most exciting, although it could spell trouble for Gabriel Martinelli.
Arsenal transfer news
According to a recent report from Football Transfers, Arsenal have maintained their interest in Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze and are one of several clubs keen on securing his services this summer.
The report reiterates an earlier story that the Gunners contacted the player’s representatives, but it also makes the worrying revelation that, as things stand, he is favouring a move to North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur over fears about potential game time.
However, if Mikel Arteta is able to work his magic once more, then signing the Eagles ace would supposedly cost the Premier League runners-up a cool £60m, per BBC Sport.
How Eze compares to Martinelli
Now, if Eze is to make the trip north of the river this summer and join England teammates Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice at the Emirates, he’d likely play out on the left, as it seems far-fetched that he would displace Martin Odeegaard in the number ten role.
Well, from a pure output perspective, it’s an easy win for the “incredible” Eagles ace, as he was dubbed by teammate Joel Ward. In 31 appearances last season, he scored 11 goals and provided six assists, meaning he averaged a goal involvement every 1.82 games.
In contrast, the Gunners’ Brazilian winger scored eight goals and provided five assists in 44 appearances last season, which equates to an average of a goal involvement every 3.38 games.
Okay, so what about their underlying numbers, then? Is this another resounding victory for the Three Lions gem?
