How dare Tottenham Hotspur think they could beat Arsenal to Eberechi Eze? The same Eze who has long been known to harbour a dream of playing for Arsenal.
The idea of Spurs and Crystal Palace reaching an agreement in principle left Gooners frustrated, but Arsenal’s decision-makers spared them further misery by hijacking the deal before it was officially confirmed. Eze is now making the switch to Arsenal after the club successfully moved in at the last moment.
What Eze means for Martinelli
With his arrival, Arsenal can feel more confident about Mikel Arteta’s side, especially with this signing set to address one of the team’s biggest issues, the left-wing struggles.
Gabriel Martinelli could be one of the biggest winners from the deal. Expected to operate as the left central midfielder, Eze’s presence in the middle should elevate Martinelli’s game. One problem with Arteta’s left flank has been that it became too touch-heavy.
Now, with a brilliant ball carrier and progressor like Eze, capable of line-breaking passes, the volume of touches required from the left winger drops significantly. Martinelli can focus more on movement and receiving closer to goal. He will not need to worry as much about beating his man, as Eze can provide that spark.
Additionally, Martinelli and Eze could combine in short exchanges, injecting dynamism and pushing the Brazilian into the box, where his game shines most in finishing moves. With the duo linking up, Arsenal might rediscover the chemistry Martinelli once enjoyed with Gabriel Jesus in the 2022-23 season, when we saw his best version.
Eze as a left-wing option
If Martinelli still fails to rediscover his mojo, Arteta may take a bold step and deploy Eze on the left wing. Eze operates best centrally, where he drives powerfully through the middle in transition, breaking pressure and injecting pace into play. As he surges forward, he can pick out passes into space with precision.
However, he is equally capable of operating from the left wing, and could remain a viable option there if needed.
Your thoughts Gooners?
Daniel O
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I can’t remember when Arsenal had sign a player that brings this level of excitement, this reminds me of when Sanchez’s was in his prime.
I can see fans getting to their feet on Eze explosive runs, it’s his unpredictability that makes him dangerous
I’ve wanted Eze all summer, amazing transfer! 10/10 for incomings. Berta already becoming a legend with what he’s done to Spurs.
It will be interesting to see what he can pull off in regards to sales.
Yes, I agree about Berta – he is certainly doing the job he was brought into do. What a difference between last season (where it took almost the whole window to buy just couple of players) and this one.
I suspect the trickier part for Berta is to come as there isn’t a lot of time left, and Arsenal have sold nobody yet for any noticeable fee although spending is around £250m with Eze’s arrival.
“How dare Tottenham Hotspur think they could beat Arsenal to Eberechi Eze?” – is that why JA was running an article only a few days or so ago (when it looked like Arsenal wouldn’t get him remember) saying Arsenal didn’t really want Eze at all and it was just a ruse to get Sp*rs to buy him?
I’m glad he is coming to Arsenal, although I wasn’t sure he would, but it would help to have some consistency.
Again Daniel O Bertie🤣
A serial offender.
Daniel O, David Orstein provided a very good graphic on The Athletic showing the percentage of all his positions in the past five seasons, and left wing showed just 9% of the total compared to: attacking mid 30%, central mid 25%, and left mid 19%.
He’s worst on the right and in striker positions.
That should have been Left Attacking Mid 30%
Arsenal cannot keep all the young players that come its jumior/academy ranks; however Kane and Eze are too fine examples of players who exceeded after being considered “not good enough” at the Arsenal. Great to see Eze go full circle and return the Arsenal, as a player who has proved the doubters wrong and will be dedicated to help the Club to success.
The transition through midfield should improve with the direct running and passing of Eze.