Opening bid’: Fabrizio Romano says Arsenal are about to bid for £50m star after agreeing five-year deal.

‘Opening bid’: Fabrizio Romano says Arsenal are about to bid for £50m star after agreeing five-year deal.

 

Arsenal are reportedly preparing an official opening bid for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Gunners have made the England international one of their top attacking targets this summer, and talks are progressing quickly behind the scenes.

 

Romano reports that Arsenal have already agreed personal terms with Eze over a five-year contract, signalling the player’s strong desire to join Mikel Arteta’s squad. The next step is for Arsenal to submit their first formal offer, expected to be around £50 million. However, Crystal Palace are said to value Eze closer to £60-65 million, having no urgent need to sell after Michael Olise’s expected move to Bayern Munich.

 

Eze enjoyed a standout 2023/24 campaign, scoring 11 goals and providing several assists in the Premier League, drawing praise for his creativity, ball-carrying ability, and composure in tight spaces. Arteta is believed to view him as a versatile option who can play as a No.10, a wide attacker, or even in a midfield three, depending on tactical demands.

 

While negotiations with Palace won’t be straightforward, Arsenal remain confident that a deal can be struck—especially after already convincing the player. With Emile Smith Rowe’s future uncertain and Fabio Vieira struggling for consistency, Eze could offer immediate quality and depth to the squad.

 

Romano added that Arsenal are hoping to move quickly before rival Premier League clubs make their own approaches. With personal terms locked in and Eze open to the move, the focus now turns to Palace’s response to the opening offer.

 

More developments are expected in the coming days as Arsenal ramp up their summer transfer activity.