Arsenal sign Eze from Palace

Arsenal secure Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze after a late pressing bid that beat rivals Tottenham and earned owner approval.

Arsenal land Eze after late talks with Arteta Tim Lewis and Kroenke sign off

Arsenal reached a deal with Crystal Palace for Eberechi Eze after a last-minute push that hinged on a quick board sign-off. The package values the transfer at about £60 million upfront with add-ons, and Eze agreed to a four-year contract. The agreement came after an afternoon board meeting that confirmed the move, with Mikel Arteta personally involved and Tim Lewis playing a key role in negotiations.

The transfer shows Arsenal’s willingness to act decisively in a crowded summer market and to back ambition with cash. It also highlights the influence of ownership in shaping a window with several moving parts, including Havertz’s injury and the club’s need for depth. The deal shifts the balance in a north London rivalry and signals that Arsenal will pursue high-quality attackers even when short-term risks loom. Eze’s fit is multifaceted: his creativity pairs with an instinct to attack, and his versatility could unlock different front-line options as the season unfolds.

Highlights

The story of this transfer is as much about timing as it is about talent.