Arsenal have joined the race to sign Crystal Palace’s dynamic attacker Eberechi Eze, entering transfer discussions and looking to rival Tottenham for his signature.
The 26‑year‑old creative midfielder/wide man triggered a release clause valued at around £60–68 million, with Crystal Palace reportedly open to structured payments—splitting the fee into instalments to ease the financial load .
🔴 Why Arsenal Are Interested
Proven Premier League quality: Since joining Palace in 2020, Eze has scored 34 goals and added 28 assists in 167 senior appearances across competitions, including the winning goal in Palace’s historic 2025 FA Cup triumph .
Peak age: Close to 27, Eze is viewed as a player ready to make an immediate impact—unlike younger, more speculative targets .
Cost-effective winger: Seen as a strong alternative to Real Madrid’s Rodrygo, offering top-flight talent without breaking the wage structure .
🚨 The Competitive Landscape
Tottenham Hotspur are also aggressively pursuing Eze, with the player reportedly “pushing” to join their Champions League‑bound project under Thomas Frank .
Other suitors include Bayern Munich, plus monitored interest from Manchester United and Liverpool—though Arsenal and Spurs are currently frontrunners .
🧮 Financial & Strategic Considerations
Arsenal are weighing the Eze transfer alongside other ambitious moves—targeting strikers like Sesko or Gyökeres, and bolstering midfield and defence .
Structured payment options, via instalments, raise the chances of Arsenal fitting him into their broader transfer budget .
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In short, Arsenal are making a decisive move for Eze, believing he can deliver Premier League‑ready quality on the wing while offering value compared to costlier alternatives. But with Tottenham vying hard and Eze reportedly favouring their project, this will be one of the defining transfer sho
wdowns this summer.
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