July 7th 2025.
In the recent FA Cup final, it was Eberechi Eze who secured the win for Crystal Palace, scoring the decisive goal. As the transfer window heats up, there has been much speculation about the preferred club of this talented player, especially with Liverpool entering the race to sign him - a top target for Arsenal.
Eze has had an outstanding season for Crystal Palace, making him a highly sought-after player this summer. With 14 goals and 11 assists in 43 appearances, including the winning goal in the FA Cup final against Manchester City, he has caught the attention of top clubs. Manchester United and Tottenham have been long-time admirers of the attacking midfielder, but have now shifted their focus to other targets like Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Mohammed Kudus. This has paved the way for Arsenal to make a move for Eze, who was released from the Hale End Academy at the young age of 13.
However, there seem to be two major obstacles in the way of Arsenal's pursuit of Eze, as reported by the Independent. Firstly, Crystal Palace is adamant that their star player will not be sold for anything less than his £68 million release clause - with £60 million to be paid upfront and the rest in add-ons. Despite having the budget for two major signings and a few smaller purchases, Arsenal will need to sell off some players before they can make a move for Eze, who is now a regular for the England team.
Furthermore, personal terms have been agreed with Noni Madueke, and with Chelsea demanding £50 million for the winger, it becomes even more challenging to secure the transfer of Eze. It is also reported that Liverpool is considering making a move for Eze, having been keeping an eye on him for some time. The Reds have already spent nearly £200 million this summer, with more than half of it on attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz. They are also interested in signing Crystal Palace's captain and center-back, Marc Guehi.
While no club has made a concrete offer to Crystal Palace yet, it is good news for Arsenal that Eze's preference is to join them if he leaves Selhurst Park this summer. The Gunners are working on a proposal to pay the release clause in three installments of £20 million each, which would eliminate the need for a major player sale. However, it remains to be seen how Eze would fit into Mikel Arteta's team, considering his best position is in attacking midfield, which is currently occupied by Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard. He can also play on the left flank, but will face competition from the likes of Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke, should he complete the transfer.
If Liverpool does manage to secure Eze's signature, it would be an interesting match-up as his first game in a red jersey could potentially be against his former club, with Liverpool set to face Crystal Palace in the Community Shield on August 10. With the transfer window still open, it will be intriguing to see where Eze ends up and how he will perform in the upcoming season. Keep an eye out for personalised updates on Arsenal from Metro's Football Newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every morning when you sign up and select your team in the link provided.
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