Arsenal’s summer transfer window has been dynamic, with over £200m spent on Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Martin Zubimendi, Cristhian Mosquera, Christian Norgaard, and Kepa Arrizabalaga.
As the window nears its close, the Gunners are now pushing to sign Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze.
On July 31, 2025, journalist Ben Jacobs reported on X that Arsenal have held talks for Eze, with the player keen to join. Jacobs noted Arsenal’s hope to negotiate below Eze’s £68m release clause, which expires today, August 1.
Crystal Palace demand £35m upfront, with the rest in instalments, but Arsenal are exploring a player-plus-cash deal, potentially involving Reiss Nelson or Fabio Vieira, to lower the fee.
Eberechi Eze, 27, is a priority for Mikel Arteta, who values his versatility as an attacking midfielder or left winger. The England international, who scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists last season, including the FA Cup final winner against Manchester City, fits Arsenal’s need for creativity.
His desire to play Champions League football and return to Arsenal, where he was released as a youth player, fuels the move.
Arsenal’s pursuit faces challenges, with Palace’s firm stance on the clause and competition from Tottenham cooling. The Gunners’ recent 1-0 friendly loss to Tottenham highlighted attacking inconsistencies, amplifying the need for Eze’s flair.
To fund the transfer, Arsenal are open to selling Nelson, in talks with Fulham, and Oleksandr Zinchenko, while Leandro Trossard’s future remains uncertain amid Borussia Dortmund interest.
Jacobs emphasised Arsenal’s confidence in securing Eze, with negotiations progressing swiftly. A deal could see Eberechi Eze don the vacant No. 10 shirt, aligning with his Palace role.
As Arsenal prepare for their Premier League opener against Manchester United on August 17, Eze’s addition could complete a transformative window, positioning the Gunners as title contenders.