Arsenal reached an agreement with Eberchie Eze for their seventh signing of Summer
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In order to get the England forward, Arsenal would need to pay more than half of his release clause up front. Crystal Palace is adamant that he cannot leave for less than a cost that may reach up to £67.5 million, including bonuses.
Eze, who has two years left on his Selhurst Park contract, is reportedly the subject of first negotiations between Arsenal officials and Palace. Palace is said to have stated that they would not accept any offers below the 27-year-old’s release clause and that they need £35 million up front, with the remaining £60 million to be paid in installments.
The option is believed to expire before the Premier League season begins on August 16 and includes up to £7.5 million in add-ons. However, it is not believed that this will have an impact on Palace’s value of the player they acquired from Queens Park Rangers in 2020 for a maximum price of £19.5 million.
QPR is said to be entitled to 15% of whatever proceeds Palace makes from the sale. Eze is reportedly eager to rejoin the team where he was discharged when he was 13 years old, and it is believed that representatives of the club met with Arsenal officials last month to negotiate personal terms.
Eberechi Eze remains a firm transfer target of Arsenal
According to the BBC, Arsenal is still interested in acquiring Eze, but they would need to finish another move before they could pursue a deal for the England international.
Before considering bringing Eze to the Emirates Stadium, it has been stated that Arsenal would try to sell one of its forwards. At different points this summer, Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard, and Gabriel Martinelli have all been speculatively connected to leaving the Gunners.
According to the source, Arsenal’s window for triggering a release clause in Eze’s contract is rapidly closing. According to reports, the Palace star’s contract has a £68 million clause that expires today, August 1.
It’s unclear what Arsenal’s plans are in regard to trying to sign Eze. The Gunners’ chances of completing a deal in time to activate the £68 million release appear slim if the rumor is accurate. In order to get the playmaker to the Emirates, Arsenal could have to haggle with Palace over a price.