Arsenal have shifted into high gear in pursuit of Crystal Palace’s creative dynamo Eberechi Eze, with sources confirming that a structured offer is now starting to take shape.
Arteta Targets Eze after Gyokeres Deal — Structured Bid in Progres
With striker Viktor Gyokeres arriving for a medical, The Independent reports that Arsenal are preparing to target Eze next—turning him into one of their top transfer priorities this summer.
The England international has given Arsenal the green light as his preferred destination, and his camp is confident a deal will be struck in the coming weeks.
Eze’s current £67.5–£68 million release clause is within Arsenal’s sight.
They are believed to be negotiating a payment plan that splits the fee into three instalments around £20 million up front, followed by performance-related add-ons totaling roughly £60 million terms Crystal Palace reportedly support.
Arsenal’s sporting director Andrea Berta and head coach Mikel Arteta see Eze as the ideal fit within their attacking setup.
His ability to play centrally or from the left, combined with creativity and goal-scoring flair, aligns with Arsenal’s fluid, attacking philosophy with Eze bringing a spark that could ease pressure on Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard.
Negotiations aren’t being rushed. Although Tottenham, Chelsea, and Manchester United are also monitoring the situation, Palace appear more comfortable with Arsenal’s proposed structure and there has not yet been direct club-to-club offer discussions, suggesting talks are at a delicate early stage.
Arsenal ideally want to fund the deal without major squad sales, which is why the instalment model suits their budget and compliance with sustainability rules.
Eze’s personal terms appear neutral he reportedly stands to double his salary and his preference for the Emirates is clear.
Should all progress smoothly, Arsenal are poised to announce a major signing that would demonstrate their attacking ambition ahead of the new season and underline their intent to build on a Premier League title push.
