Arsenal Shift Focus to Eberechi Eze After Gyokeres Deal Nears Completion

Arsenal shift focus in a calculated pursuit of Eberechi Eze—eyeing his vision and flair to energize their Premier League charge.

Arsenal are wasting no time in reshaping their squad for the 2025–26 season, with report from The Independent confirming that the club has now shift its focus in the pursuit of Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze following the successful acquisition of striker Viktor Gyokeres.

After a drawn-out negotiation with Sporting CP, Arsenal have agreed to sign Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres for a reported £63.5 million, including add-ons. The deal is expected to be officially announced within days, allowing the Gunners to turn their full attention to bolstering their midfield creativity.

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Eze, 27, has emerged as a top priority for Mikel Arteta’s side. The England international enjoyed a stellar 2024–25 campaign, scoring the winning goal in Crystal Palace’s historic FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. His versatility—capable of playing as a No. 10 or on the wings—makes him a perfect fit for Arsenal’s fluid attacking system.

Arsenal are preparing a £60 million offer, potentially structured over three instalments. While this falls short of Eze’s £67–68 million release clause, both clubs reportedly maintain a strong working relationship and are expected to negotiate in good faith. There’s also speculation that Reiss Nelson could be included as part of the deal to sweeten the terms.

Sources close to Eze suggest that the player favours a move to the Emirates, and talks with his camp have been positive. Arsenal may look to offload one of their current assets before finalizing the deal, though the transfer is not contingent on a sale.

If the Eze deal goes through, it would push Arsenal’s summer spending beyond £250 million, following the arrivals of Martin Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Cristian Mosquera, Kepa Arrizabalaga, and Christian Norgaard.

With the Gyokeres saga nearly wrapped up, Arsenal’s pursuit of Eze signals their intent to build a squad capable of challenging on all fronts. The coming weeks could be pivotal in shaping the club’s ambitions for the new season.