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Eberechi Eze Transfer: Arsenal interested in landing the attacker

Edu and Mikel Arteta are interested in the transfer of £60m Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze.

Coming in as a piece of shocking news, Arsenal is considering to make a bid for Eberechi Eze this transfer window. The Gunners are interested in the Crystal Palace and England Euros team star.

Arsenal has been on the lookout for the £68million-rated playmaker. It is believed that Crystal Palace will be considering offers worth £60m for their talented attacker.

Nevertheless, Arteta is set to face some competition in a bid to acquire the 26 year old. Along with their bitter rivals – Spurs, now their main title rivals Man City have also joined the race. Both are hoping to land the player along with the Gunners.

Eze shined for the South London club last season earning him a space in Southgate’s England squad. He was able to bag some playtime at Euros too coming off the bench on 3 occasions in Germany.

Regardless of the injuries last season, Eze played a crucial role in the club’s revival last season along with Oliver Glasner’s arrival in February. 

Eze bagged 11 goals in his 27 Premier League appearances. Out of which he found the back of the net 6 times under Glasner in 11 games.

Eze is currently the most important player in the Eagles making 120 appearances since he joined the club in 2020. The 26 year old has three more years left in his deal with Crystal Palace. Further, it is understood that a release clause of £60m is in place plus the add ons. For sure Arteta already has one of the best in the position with Martin Odegaard but still making a move for Eze will be good for the Gunners.

Patrick Vieira praises Eze

Keeping Eze can be important with the future of both Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson, which is unclear at Gunners. Other than playing the wide positions, Eze will significantly improve the depth of the squad. Further, Edu must have on his mind about acquiring an attacking midfielder and playmaker which Eze is.

Eze’s performance at Palace made him one of the Premier League’s most impressive performers outside the top six. And after playing at the Euros this year, his demand has indeed increased.

Also read: Arsenal reject offers from Fulham and Crystal Palace for barely featuring winger

Patrick Vieira has managed Eze at Crystal Palace. The former Arsenal captain has nothing but praise for Greenwich born attacker. Speaking after his impressive performance in a match against Liverpool in 2022, Vieira said:

“Really pleased, Eze in that action showed his talent.

“People forget sometimes that he was injured for quite a while last year and he’s getting to his best. What he needs now is to play games. I think today he was different class.”

Later in October he again praised Eze this time applauding his ability to manage the midfield. This is a role he could take up in Gunners if he was to arrive.

Arsenal transfer update

Eze has developed his ability to play and control the midfield very well and undoubtedly would be a great addition to Arteta’s squad. Regardless a move to the Emirates is only possible after some tough negotiations. Both Man City and Spurs are also in queue to get the services of the 26 year old.

Further, the £42m deal for Riccardo Calafiori is yet to be finalized. The deal for now seems to be the top priority for Arteta and co as is very close to done.

Also read: Arsenal Negotiations for Riccardo Calafiori proving ‘relatively tough’

Moreover, Gunners forward Gabriel Jesus has been recently linked with a possible move to Saudi League.

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