Arsenal set to sign Eze from Palace

Arsenal edge closer to a £67.5 million transfer for Eberechi Eze with a medical planned after a deal with Crystal Palace.

Arsenal set to sign Eze after Palace agree fee

Arsenal are close to finalising a deal for Eberechi Eze, after Crystal Palace accepted a package worth £60 million plus £7.5 million in add-ons. The 27-year-old watched his side beat Fredrikstad 1-0 in the Conference League from the stands as the clubs agreed terms and a medical is planned. Palace manager Oliver Glasner criticised the recruitment activity at Selhurst Park, saying the club must act to secure its future amid the window’s pace.

Kai Havertz’s injury has accelerated Arsenal’s search, and the club has been linked with a move that would make a £67.5 million total commitment. Eze’s exit would follow a deal that could push through despite Tottenham’s initial interest, with Arsenal appearing to hijack the move. Eze was spotted leaving Selhurst Park after the match, and he could be registered in time to make his Gunners bow against Leeds if all paperwork is completed.

Arsenal’s readiness to push this hard signals a broader strategy: spend decisively when a key target emerges, then try to balance the outlay with a smart wage structure. The price tag reflects the market for a wide player in his prime, but it also raises questions about how much risk a club will tolerate in pursuit of short-term impact. For Palace, the saga exposes a gap in planning and a tension that can linger beyond a single window. Fans will watch whether the move pays off or creates lasting friction in an already tight market.

Highlights

The transfer window keeps moving, and the season is never really a calm moment.