Chelsea held talks with Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze and are in race with Arsenal for his transfer.
Chelsea Step Up Interest in Eze Amid Arsenal Rivalry
The West London side, Chelsea have re-entered the race for Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze. This update comes after they held fresh talks with his agents. They want to outpace Arsenal in the transfer battle.
The Blues had shown interest in Eze last summer but didn’t follow through. Now, with the transfer window wide open, they no longer have to hide their intentions. Eze lit up the Premier League last year, by scoring 15 goals and 11 assists. He has made himself as one of the most gifted and creative talents in English football.
Enzo Maresca’s side are keen to bring the player into their midfield. They have reached out as they already began to reopen transfer talks as well. Although, Arsenal were said to be nearing a deal with Palace. They have been the favorites along with Chelsea to sign the young Englishman. Now, the Blues’ late attempt to get involved has only added tension to the transfer race.
Gunners’ Eyeing Rodrygo too
Arsenal’s interest in Real Madrid‘s Rodrygo has affected their pursuit for the Palace star. The Gunners could be waiting to see if they can attract the Brazilian winger this window. After that, they might be move on to Eze.
Arsenal’s transfer history under Andrea Berta shows a pattern of juggling multiple targets before settling on one. That is something that could backfire if Chelsea close in on Eze first. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace are likely to ask a high fee. There are no clear signals from Eze on his preferred destination as well.
Given that, this tug-of-war between two London giants could go down to the wire during this summer transfer window.
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