Arsenal are reportedly increasing their pace for the signature of Eberechi Eze with Crystal Palace said to be unwilling to budge their transfer demand.
Mikel Arteta is eager to increase his attack’s creativity and adaptability this summer after injuries to key players hampered his chances of winning the league title last season.
Eze would offer alternatives on the wing and in a key playmaking position, where he has excelled for the Eagles in recent years for the Spanish manager.
Despite having a challenging season and a difficult recovery from an ankle operation last September, club captain Martin Odegaard was expected to take on the creative duty.,
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Although Eze has drawn interest from teams like Manchester United and Tottenham, it is said that he would want to join Arsenal, who cut him loose when he was just 13 years old.
Arsenal and Eze’s representatives have held discussions to determine the 27-year-old’s compensation demands and the specifics of his release clause.
Crystal Palace Unwilling To Negotiate Eze’s Price Tag
The Evening Standard claims that although Arsenal would like to bargain for a marginally reduced price, Palace would never entertain selling their prized asset for less than the £68 million, which may be paid in three installments.
Kepa Arrizabalaga, a goalkeeper, who was acquired from Chelsea has been Arsenal’s solitary signing so far.
The 30-year-old Spaniard made 35 appearances in all competitions while on loan at Bournemouth last season.
Though, Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard are on the verge of joining the Gunners ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
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