Arteta insisted on bringing Eberechi Eze to Arsenal, even though Palace put a crazy price!

Gilabola.com – The Gunners are ready to be active in the summer transfer market to end the Premier League fasting! Now Arsenal is reportedly preparing to contact the Chairman of Crystal Palace, Steve Parish, related to the Eberechi Eze transfer plan. However, Palace insisted would not release the player under the release clause value of £ 67.5 million.

After finishing in second place in the Premier League for the third season in a row, Arsenal are now determined to strengthen the squad significantly to win the title next season.

Arsenal’s big shopping continues

Head coach Mikel Arteta has spent more than £ 750 million since he started training Arsenal in December 2019. However, club management did not show signs of losing confidence in the manager.

This summer, Martin Zubimendi has been secured from Real Sociedad with a transfer value of more than £ 60 million, while Sporting Striker Lisbon Viktor Gyokeres is also the target of similar prices.

Now, The Guardian reports that Arsenal are ready to speed up the negotiation process to get Eze, which has a release clause of £ 67.5 million in his contract.

Where will Eze play at Arsenal?

Eze appeared extraordinary last season in the position of the left attacking midfielder in the Oliver Glasner scheme at Crystal Palace. He scored 8 goals and 8 assists in the Premier League, as well as winning goals in the FA Cup final against Manchester City – brought Palace to win their first big trophy.

If you move closer to Emirates, Eze will certainly hope to be a regular starter, especially because you want to secure a place in the England squad for the 2026 World Cup.

However, the position of the main attacking midfielder has been filled by Martin Ødegaard, so it is likely that Eze will compete in the left wing sector, replacing Gabriel Martinelli who is widely associated with moving to Saudi Pro League.

Tight competition in the attack line

The situation became more complicated because Arsenal were also reported to have completed the Chelsea Noni Hikeke’s transfer with a dowry of more than £ 50 million. The English international player clearly has an ambition to be a starter.

With Bukayo Saka, it has become an irreplaceable first choice on the right side, then Hakekeke and Eze will compete with one place on the left side of the attack line.

Although the quality of Eze can be an important addition to the team, many parties question whether large expenses for two players who will fight over the same position are wise investment steps.