Arsenal are closing in on the sensational signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, beating fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur to the 27-year-old’s signature in a dramatic transfer twist.
Sofftfootball had earlier reported that Spurs had long been in the running for Eze and agreed with crystal palace a fee worth around his expired £68m release clause, but Arsenal moved quickly to hijack the deal, convincing the player with their project under Mikel Arteta.
According to transfer guru David Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle, Arsenal have already struck a breakthrough with Palace
he said:
BREAKING: Eberechi Eze to Arsenal, here we go! Verbal agreement in place between all parties.
Crystal Palace to receive package in excess of £60m as Eze preferred #AFC over Spurs.
Arsenal win race over Tottenham, been in advanced talks for days but never sealed.
Softfootball also understands that Eze has also given his green light to the move, with Arsenal finalising personal terms and medicals are already scheduled . Fabrizio confirmed in a follow up message he said:
Eberechi Eze’s medical at Arsenal has been booked from Friday, after tonight’s game with Crystal Palace.
Eze is expected to play in Palace’s UECL tie against Fredrikstad before heading for his Arsenal medical. His imminent arrival is a major statement from the Gunners, who have once again shown their ability to outmuscle rivals in the market ,this time at the expense of Spurs.
For Eze, the move represents a deserved step up after lighting up Selhurst Park with his creativity and goals, while for Arsenal, it adds another dynamic attacking option as they push to challenge for major honours this season.
