Liverpool are one of several clubs exploring a potential move for Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze ahead of the summer transfer window.
The England international has a £70 million release clause, and CaughtOffside understands that Palace would require the full amount to be paid for any deal to go through.
Arsenal monitoring Eze situation as midfield creativity remains key
Although nothing has been decided regarding Eze’s future, he is expected to receive several attractive offers in the coming weeks. Liverpool are long-standing admirers, though they have yet to make any contact over a possible transfer. At present, interest from Tottenham and Nottingham Forest appears to be the most advanced.
Spurs are believed to be exploring staggered payment options, as they are unlikely to afford the full release clause upfront. Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, are preparing a bid in the hope of luring Eze with the promise of UEFA Champions League football next season.
According to Just Arsenal sources Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Newcastle United have all registered interest in the 26-year-old.
Eze’s style fits Arsenal, and North London should be his next step
Arsenal’s interest in Eze is not new. The club were among the first to spot his potential, having previously enrolled him in their youth setup. Eze was with Arsenal until the age of 13, when he was released alongside several others.
Eze has been a standout performer for Crystal Palace, with his flair and vision making him one of the most entertaining attacking midfielders in the Premier League. His winning goal in Palace’s surprise FA Cup final victory over Manchester City at the weekend only strengthened his case for a summer move.
From an Arsenal perspective, Eze’s profile aligns well with Mikel Arteta’s tactical approach. With creativity needed to support the likes of Martin Ødegaard and to provide additional attacking threat from midfield, Eze would be a natural fit. He is comfortable on the ball, technically gifted, and possesses the intelligence to operate in tight spaces, qualities that would suit Arsenal’s high-possession style.
Arsenal have shown ambition in recent transfer windows, and missing out on a player of Eze’s calibre to a direct rival could be costly. While other clubs are circling, there is every reason for the Gunners to position themselves as a serious contender should a deal become viable.
With several big-name clubs likely to compete for his signature, it may come down to who acts first. Arsenal should ensure they are in that conversation, especially with the added incentive of building a squad ready to win major honours next season.
Should Arsenal focus on this Premier League star?
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Palace have priced him out of the market with their demands for full payment to conclude the deal.On the subject of midfielders, once again i was highly impressed with the Brighton midfield trio against Liverpool last night.The reds did not play with great intensity last night, which is understandable, but individually and collectively, Baleba,Ayari, and the young German, Gruda were highly impressive.Bags of skill and athleticism , the latter being an asset which we do not have in our engine room.
Rice is pretty athletic Grandad.
As i said in an article yesterday, apart from Rice, we lack athleticism in the midfield area.This is particularly noticeable when we are caught on the counter attack don’t you think Jax?
Much as i admire Baleba , i would not pay more than 60m for him at this stage in his career.I am sure that even the illustrious ,poker playing owner of Brighton would not expect any Club on the Planet to pay 120m for a guy with limited experience at the highest level.Some time ago i heard that Arsenal had been watching Ayari on a regular basis and after his display last night, i can understand why.
Grandad there’s a young player we’ve been linked with before- Lucien Agoumè. Have you looked at him? On counter attacks, I agree that there’s a glaring lack of legs. Thomas Partey despite what he gives us on the ball, can’t keep up with runners it seems.
Also while athleticism is important, I think it can be made up for to a certain degree with good positioning. Someone like Zubimendi for instance is not a physical specimen by any means but he always seems to be at the right place at the right time.
I have only seen him once for Seville but he is certainly a powerhouse of a midfielder, not unlike Partey in many ways but younger and quicker.If Zubimendi is a done deal there would be little point in pursuing Agoume particularly if Partey is staying.I think we need someone to compete with Odegaard next season and without buying in an AM we could use Havertz in this role which i think is his best position.
Brighton Albion value Baleba at 120 million pound ,Arsenal wouldn’t be signing a 100 plus million pound midfield this summer not even a striker at that price that’s why they are bringing in Zubimendi at 51m and either of Sesko or Gyokeres who are valued at not more than 70 m.
I’d say that Rice is the one only one of the midfield who’s prepared to make a recovery run, while Partey will just stand by and watch.
At 31 plus Sir Jax, I wouldn’t quite put it like that, I would imagine base on his importance ot the pitch, Partey plays in such away that he preserve his self, just in case he’s needed for the ninty
The player himself may still be smarting from his ‘rejection’ when he was released by Arsenal years ago. Add that to Palace’s high pricing and you would doubt Arsenal signing Eberechi Eze
A second bite at the cherry, Arsenal should just pay up the money it’s their fault.
He was released at 13 and was also released by Fulham and reading before breaking through at QPR – I seriously doubt he holds any grudges with arsenal at this point, nor do I think we’ll be kicking ourselves for the one that got away. Football at that age is clearly very hard to judge, and very competitive. Things don’t always go the way you expect. I like him and think we should go for him, but I’m not convinced he matches with the type of player we want to bring in this summer.
My thoughts exactly! Though I don’t mind we sign him up but u doubt the club’s recruitment team are keen.
*I not “u”. Typo