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Arsenal are reportedly closing in on the signing of Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, with a £55 million deal said to be on the table, according to Football Transfers.

The Gunners have already made six additions in this summer’s transfer window, but Mikel Arteta is still looking to bolster his attacking options before the September 1 deadline. A versatile playmaker has been high on the club’s wish list, and Eze has emerged as the top target.

Transfer Details

Arsenal are prepared to pay £30 million up front, with the remaining £25 million to be settled in instalments. While the exact payment structure is yet to be finalised, sources suggest it won’t be an obstacle to completing the move. The final hurdle is Crystal Palace securing a suitable replacement before giving the green light for Eze’s departure.

Why Eze Fits Arsenal’s Plans

The 27-year-old is known for his electric dribbling, creativity, and eye for goal, making him an ideal fit for Arteta’s system. Primarily a number 10—much like Martin Ødegaard—Eze can also operate from the left flank, offering tactical flexibility. Arteta could deploy him as a left-sided winger or rotate him with Ødegaard in the central playmaking role.

Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard have shown flashes of brilliance on the left wing but struggled for consistency, while Arsenal still lack a regular scoring threat cutting inside from that side. Eze’s ability to create and finish chances could transform that area into a major weapon.

The Bigger Picture

Arsenal’s pre-season form has been mixed, with concerns over creativity in the final third still lingering despite a strong 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao. Viktor Gyökeres is set to lead the line, but Arteta appears determined to add more dynamism behind him.

If the reported agreement holds, it seems only a matter of time before Eze swaps Selhurst Park for the Emirates—giving Arsenal one of the Premier League’s most exciting attacking midfielders ahead of the new campaign.