Arsenal target Eze as Havertz injury elevates urgency

Arsenal move for Eze intensifies as Havertz setback sharpens the need for attacking reinforcements.

Arsenal pursue Eberechi Eze after Havertz injury opens attack options

Arsenal have moved to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace after Kai Havertz sustained a knee injury. Talks between Palace chairman Steve Parish and Arsenal counterpart Daniel Levy have taken place in recent days, and Arsenal signalled willingness to meet Palace’s conditions. Spurs had the deal conditions in place but are now ready to switch targets if Eze chooses Arsenal. Palace reportedly want the 27-year-old available for Thursday’s Conference League play-off with Fredrikstad, so they will not rush a final agreement. Eze, a former Arsenal academy product, is understood to want the move, and Palace acknowledge he deserves a top move. Last season he hit nine goals in 13 league matches, including the winner in the FA Cup final and a goal in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal. Analysts note Eze’s arrival would not directly replace Havertz but could free up attackers and add versatility to Arsenal’s attack, especially on the left side.

Arsenal are weighing a blend of emotion and pragmatism in this pursuit. Eze’s talent fits the club’s need for pace and playmaking on the left, while his academy history adds an emotional appeal for supporters. Price remains a sticking point, with Palace reportedly valuing him around £60 million, a figure Arsenal have resisted in the past. If Havertz is sidelined, Eze would become a key piece rather than a short-term fix, potentially altering how Arteta deploys Merino, Trossard, and Martinelli. The transfer window’s timing underlines a broader strategy: strengthen now, while preserving the club’s longer-term young core.

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The coming days will show how far Arsenal are willing to push in this pursuit