📰 Eze Transfer Negotiations: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace.

📰 Eze Transfer Negotiations: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace.

 

Crystal Palace have set a firm asking price for Eberechi Eze—his release clause totals £67.5 million, made up of £60 million guaranteed plus up to £7.5 million in performance-related add‑ons. Arsenal have entered talks to trigger it before the clause expires in mid‑August, ahead of the 2025‑26 Premier League season .

 

However, the major sticking point lies in the structure of the payment: Palace insist on £35 million being paid immediately, with the remaining fee in instalments over two years . Arsenal are reportedly pushing back, eyeing alternatives such as an initial £30 million payment with the rest deferred, or packaging in player exchange options like Reiss Nelson to ease their cash outlay .

 

While Arsenal have already invested over £200 million this summer (including deals for Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Christian Nørgaard, Kepa Arrizabalaga, and others), the club recognizes Eze as a key final upgrade for Arteta’s title ambitions—even if negotiating the fee remains delicate .

 

Key Considerations:

 

Clause validity: Arsenal must act before the release clause expires—likely around August 16—or risk losing the ability to trigger it .

 

Eze’s stance: The 27‑year‑old England international is reportedly keen to return to Arsenal, where he was in their academy before age 13 .

 

Financing route: To facilitate the deal, Arsenal may need to offload fringe players—names like Trossard, Nelson, Zinchenko, Sambi Lokonga and Vieira are in circulation .

 

 

 

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🔍 Conclusion

 

Crystal Palace are unyielding on the full £67.5 million valuation, with a £35 million upfront demand. Arsenal are attempting to reach an agreement involving payment instalments and potential player exchanges. The negotiations are ongoing and reaching a resolution before the release clause deadline will be critical to Arsenal’s chances of completing the deal.