Palace Opens Door to Eze Swap with Arsenal

Crystal Palace could accept a player plus cash deal to move Eberechi Eze, with Arsenal weighing options amid transfer chatter.

Palace Opens Door to Eze Swap with Arsenal

Crystal Palace may use a player plus cash deal to move Eberechi Eze, whose £68m buyout clause expired on Friday ahead of the Eagles’ Premier League opener against Chelsea. Arsenal and Tottenham remain in the race, with reports that a deal could hinge on direct talks between the clubs and that a swap might involve Jakub Kiwior as part of the package. Eze is under contract to Palace until 2028 and is viewed as a key asset for the team’s midfield line.

The talks highlight how clubs balance price, timing, and squad needs in a crowded window. A swap could soften the cash burden but raises questions about how both teams value players and how quickly plans must move when a star player could depart. Palace’s interest in Bilal El Khannouss shows a preparation for life after Eze, while Arsenal weighing a potential makeweight underscores the market’s appetite for creative arrangements.

Highlights

Markets move fast, and players move even faster.