Arsenal are reportedly intensifying its pursuit of Eberechi Eze, widely regarded as one of the Premier League’s most exciting attacking talents. The Crystal Palace midfielder has continued to develop since joining the club in 2020 and is now being closely watched by top sides following another impressive campaign.
Eze played a pivotal role in what became a historic season for Crystal Palace. The London club secured their first-ever major trophy, lifting the FA Cup and, in doing so, qualifying for European competition for the first time. His creativity, vision and consistent performances have marked him out as one of the finest attacking players currently operating in English football.
Arsenal Target More Attacking Depth
Arsenal are aiming to bolster their attacking options for the upcoming season and view Eze as a player who could inject greater creativity and goalscoring threat into the side. With Mikel Arteta seeking to strengthen his squad ahead of a campaign that includes European commitments, Eze’s potential arrival is expected to increase competition for places in the starting eleven.
While his specific role at the Emirates remains unclear, Eze’s arrival could have direct implications for Martin Odegaard. The Norway international endured a difficult campaign last term, and the introduction of a player of Eze’s calibre may serve as both a challenge and a motivation.
Odegaard Under Pressure Ahead of New Season
As it stands, Odegaard could be faced with two possible outcomes. Either the presence of Eze compels him to rediscover his best form in order to retain his place, or the England international becomes the preferred choice in the attacking midfield role. With the departure of Thomas Partey and the continued strong form of Declan Rice, there is an expectation that Rice will be paired with a new midfield partner, possibly Martin Zubimendi.
Should that pairing be preferred in deeper roles, Odegaard’s position will come under scrutiny, particularly if Eze continues to perform at a high level. As Arsenal aim to compete on multiple fronts, internal competition may prove vital, and Odegaard will need to respond positively if he is to keep his place in a highly talented midfield unit.
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That sounds good,healthy competition,especially allowing players to operate to their strengths right?
But will Arteta ask them to play within his system?
Very probably.
Arsenal don’t have a good free kick taker for too long maybe after Cazorla. Eze will effectively fill in that void. Over reliance on Ode for ball distribution will surely cease. The time to cinfidently bench Ode with out any fuss will come along with the seamless transfer of captaincy to Rice. Midfield will be the power horse and engine of Arsenal not the flanks of Saka and Martinelli.
Interesting
Just say you want Rice as captain. Rice is good but overhyped by English media and Arsenal. We were second with or without Rice. We struggle when Saka, Partey or Ordegard play below par. I think the huge money we paid to get him is still on our heads. Just like your most expensive clothes or shoes is sometimes not the best quality
Do you think Arsenal would still be second last season with all the injuries without Rice’s consistent high level performances throughout the season?
you got a point, the team plays best football when Ode, saka and Partey play their best. include Trossard in this list
Good free kicker? Declan isn’t bad😊
Rice seemed pretty good against Real…just seems Ode takes all the gree kicks even after that and I don’t think he is very good as always seems to hit the wall or miss his target…he is better at through balls so let Rice take free kicks as he does with corners
A good free kick taker?
Real Madrid and Rice anyone?!
Though he’s been quite unlucky at free kicks in recent years, I’d say Ødegaard is also a very good option at taking direct free kicks.
Vamos,
You say that Odegaard’s quite unlucky at free kicks in recent years.
He last scored a free kick against Burnley when they were last in the premiership, now that they’re back up who knows he might fancy his chances😂.
But overall his recent free kick history isn’t anything to write home about. He normally takes about 3 minutes a free kick, and then just hits the wall with it. 🤦♂️
I think it’s high time we tried to vary our free kick takers.
As Ken1945 said, Real Madrid and Rice anyone?.👍
Was it a fluke? I mean on consistent basis! Arsenal are feared when they get corners. Similarly when free kicks are won so will be with Eze. Rice couldn’t repeat (come closer) those 2 worldies so fluke?
Who said Berta does not read Just Arsenal.
My wish list is well documented
Sesko
Rodrygo
Zubimendi
Florians/Eze
Garcia
So with Garcia out and Kepa set to join, the new Sporting director seems to be making all the right calls.
There is no doubt Eze is far more technical than our Captain Odegaard, perfect for low blocks team, but he’s a dead ball specialist when it matters most.
Zaha slips through our fingers, Eze must not, he may just be what the doctor ordered for our under pressure captain
Not sure he will.get all of them dude
Love to be wrong
Would prefer Gyokeres over Sesko
If he reads it (doubtful) I’m sure he wouldn’t take any notice and out of your list only one is likely definite, Zubimendi. Kepa now confirmed but not on your list🤔.
I think Palace will not release Eze this summer because they’re preparing themselves, despite the legal complications, for European football. Moreover the previous season they lost Olise so they’ll not allow losing key players consecutively. Guehi’s future is still precarious. Palace without Eze is just a house.
Does have a release clause I believe
Shirt number no problem as 10 is still vacant after Rowe. The number is tailor made for Eze. Proud to have this number worn majestically by the CB & captain Gallas.
Yep! At around £70m!!! for a 27 year old is a lot of money. Terrific player though.
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Eze will be an incredible signing, don’t mind if we add Trossard to sweeten the deal.
Been long we had a player with his skill set.
By his standards Martin Odegaard had a “Barry Crocker” of a season 2024/25. Let’s hope that he transfer of Eze from Crystal Palace comes through and Odegaard can use his arrival to increase his attackin options, or Eze can provide him with the cometition Arsenal needs.
It ill be interesting to see, if the transfer eventuates, how much Arsenal will pay to bring one of its once disgarded players “home”?
I think we should probably wait until he’s actually signed before speculating how much he’ll help Arsenal and/or Odegaard.
Serious owners would do this –
Gyokeres.
Rodrygo. Eze. Saka.
Rice. Zubimendi.
Hato. Gabriel. Saliba. Timber.
Raya.
I’m not you’ll find too many owners around (outside of oil-rich states) who are that “serious”. You’re talking a lot of money to bring those four new players in plus Zubimendi.
Whether the Kroenke’s will agree to put up the money (loan us the money, in reality), I don’t know. Perhaps they have the famous £300m war chest often mentioned in posts.
* I’m not sure you’ll
Odegard didn’t recover 100% after his injury, and MA decided to rely on him in big games, which is understandable. However, we have Nwaneri, who can play as a playmaker and serve as a substitute for Saka. I think if we give him more chances, he will be something in the next season.
I prefer Nwaneri over Eze .. I know it sounds crazy, but I see a lot of potential in him if he used correctly.
The worst starting player has been Ødegaard . . .
The club needs someone to put him on the bench and perhaps make him run away if he won’t get better; not tweak the whole team to caress a dying libido.
Eze is not coming
If he does he’ll be on the right side
And will not hinder Odegaard starting
left side rather
No Rodrigo.
Maybe on loan to see if he can perform on the Premier.