While there have been claims that Arsenal are not willing to offer a player as part of a deal for Eberechi Eze, that stance may yet shift.
On Monday, JustArsenal relayed reports that Arsenal are “aiming for a structure that would be paid in three instalments amounting to his £60 million release clause, plus a further £8 million in add-ons.”
Arsenal are expected to approach Crystal Palace to formally discuss Eberechi Eze, as per Ben Jacobs via X.
Player-plus-cash deal back on the table?
According to The Sun, Arsenal may now consider a player-plus-cash proposal to convince Crystal Palace to sell. The report suggests that sporting director Andrea Berta is determined to get the deal done this summer and may look to include a promising defender as part of the package.
While the player has not been named, it is claimed he has already featured a handful of times for the Gunners’ first team. With finances tight and other transfer priorities in motion, Arsenal may be open to creative solutions to land one of the Premier League’s most exciting talents.
Palace’s willingness to negotiate may be influenced by their own defensive issues.
Palace short at the back as Arsenal look to strike
Crystal Palace are expected to complete the signing of Ousmane Diomande, but their defensive depth remains a concern. Marc Guehi is heavily linked with a move away, and Chadi Riad is set to miss the start of the 2025-26 season with an ACL injury. With that in mind, a deal involving a defensive prospect could hold appeal.
Eze is reportedly viewed by Arsenal as a No. 10 alternative to Martin Ødegaard. While the Norwegian captain excels in crafting opportunities for others, Eze is considered a more direct attacking threat, capable of delivering goals from midfield and driving at defenders with flair and intent.
His arrival would offer a fresh tactical dimension to Mikel Arteta’s side and potentially unlock more fluid attacking transitions, particularly against low-block teams.
Would you include a young defender in the deal to land Eze, Gooners?
Daniel O
__________________________________________________________________________________________
ADMIN COMMENT
So here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….
You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.
CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, please contact us through this link…
But of which defender are you talking about here….be specific and we gunners can relate…for me a loan deal option to sign and see where trossard lead us to next because its about time we move on although a good player or simply use lokonga as part of the 🤝
I think they are looking at players from the academy. However, I’d suggest Kiwior (we can use Califiori for backup for Gabriel) as Palace is going to need a new CB. I don’t think they are looking for midfielders and Lokonga isn’t a like for like for Eze. JMO though.
really ok then
Been told Josh Nichols.
not bad then…
OT: From BBC website:
“Arsenal have signed Denmark midfielder Christian Norgaard from Brentford in a £15m deal.
The 31-year-old has joined for an initial £10m – with a possible £5m in performance-related add-ons – on a two-year contract with the option of a third year.”
Good news Bertie and I think we’ve covered the loss of Jorginho and Partey very nicely tgabj you!!
Now, if we could only get Eze and Gyokeres over the line, methinks we’re in with a shout.
Finally, get Nwaneri and Saliba to sign their contracts and I’m sure we will a complete squad of players who have committed themselves to our club for seasons to come!!
Yes, I agree.
I’m a little surprised though that this site hasn’t (as far as I can see, apologies if I’ve missed it) actually reported it yet. The BBC carried the story at around midday.
We’re awash, as we all know, under a sea of rumour here about players “close” to joining Arsenal but not, apparently, acknowledging one who actually has!
Get Eze and forget the Chelsea player.
Letting party go, is very dangerous.
Party is 31, why not increase is salary.
The guy was fantastic last season, too good and solid. Too bad for allowing him go.
Anyway all the best for arsenal…
A bit fed up with all the rumours not.Just give the extra money for gyorkeres or Sesko.Have to get one them just get it done.
My God always the same with Arsenal other clubs see players they want and just go out and get them.But not us back and frowning all the time.Fed up with it at this stage just get sesko or gyorkes in and move on to a left winger.I know it’s easier said than done but how much time do they needFFS.
Although it’s nice to see that we’ve signed Norgaard, my one concern is he’s recently become a dad. And if you believe some on this forum, that was one of the reasons our Captain’s form hit the skids last season. OH dear!.😂🤦♂️
Seeing the spuds are nosing around Morgan Gibbs White. He may be worth a punt if the Eze deal becomes complicated.
Just saying🤔
Actually Nickerless Bender,
I’m of the same mind as you regarding Gibbs White, and I’ll go one further. I would prefer us to have gone for Kudus rather than yet another Chelsea player.
DEREK.
Oh what like minded fools we are👍
Nickerless Bender,
No arguments from me there.😂👍
Arsenal has signed Noni madueke