Arsenal close in on marquee signing after reaching financial agreement

After three consecutive seasons finishing as Premier League runners-up, the North London outfit is clearly determined to go one step further.

Arteta’s next priority is to bring in a dynamic wide attacker, and Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze has emerged as the top candidate. Fresh off his role in Palace’s Community Shield triumph, Eze is now firmly in Arsenal’s sights.

According to Football Transfers, Arsenal and Palace have reached an agreement on the financial terms of the deal.

The total package is valued at €63.5 million (£55 million), with an initial payment of €34.5 million (£30 million).

The remainder will be paid in structured instalments, though the exact breakdown is still under negotiation.

The primary obstacle isn’t the fee, but Palace’s hesitation to finalize the transfer without first securing a suitable replacement.

The club is keen to avoid weakening their squad and wants to ensure continuity before parting ways with one of their most influential players.

Adding to the complexity is the departure of sporting director Dougie Freedman, who played a pivotal role in transfer dealings.

Palace has yet to appoint his successor, leaving a gap in leadership at a crucial moment in negotiations.

For Arsenal, landing Eze would be a major statement. Arteta is known to be a fan of the England international, who delivered an impressive 14 goals and 11 assists last season.

While the deal isn’t sealed yet, signs point to progress once Palace resolves its internal reshuffling. Eze’s move to the Emirates could be just around the corner.