Arsenal should officially approach Crystal Palace to open discussions on the signing of Ebelechi Eze, the talented attacker remaining high on the List of Transfer wishes for Mikel Arteta this summer.
According to reliable journalist Ben Jacobs, the Gunners continued to monitor Eze closely and are preparing to take the next step by committing directly with Palace to assess the conditions necessary to conclude an agreement.
This comes after what was described as “positive talks” with the camps of the players, which strengthened Arsenal’s interest in bringing the international in England to the Emirates stadium before the new season.
Ebelechi Eze was impressive for Crystal Palace
Eze, who experienced an exceptional campaign with Crystal Palace last season, drew the attention of some of the biggest clubs in England. He greatly contributed to the victory of the FA Cup of Palace this year, marking in the final against Manchester City.
It is understood that Arsenal considers Eze as a priority distinct from their interest in Noni Madueke de Chelsea, ensuring that any pursuit of the palace star will not be affected by parallel negotiations with other targets.
The Gunners seek to add depth and versatility to their attack as they prepare for another first League title challenge while aiming to progress more in the Champions League next season.
Last season showed how injuries hampered their campaign with Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard spending time on the sidelines.
Arsenal wants to add more depth to their team
He really tested the depth of the Arsenal team and this is where the Arteta team suffered the most.
Crystal Palace should be firm in their negotiations, recognizing the value of Eze for their squad and the important interest it has generated through the Premier League.
However, with Arsenal showing a clear intention and the player would have opened up to the next stage of his career, the coming weeks could decisive.
The Gunners have already made great blows this summer after having signed the field circles Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard while signing goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga de Chelsea.
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