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According to reports, Arsenal are well-placed to beat Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, whose ‘head has been turned’.

The Gunners need to make several key signings during this summer’s transfer window, with it widely reported that their priority is to sign a striker.
Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko are understood to be their main options, but work is also being done on signings in other positions.

Arsenal are yet to complete a summer signing, but it has been indicated that they have deals in place for Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Christian Norgaard.

Their respective moves are likely to be announced in the coming days, while they remain in the market for a new winger.
Arsenal are set to miss out on Nico Williams as he’s favouring a move to Barcelona, but there are other tempting options available. Real Madrid’s Rodrygo Goes has reportedly been deemed their ‘dream’ target, but they are also interested in Eze.
26-year-old Eze is understood to have a £68m release clause in his contract and he deserves a move to a Big Six club after grabbing 14 goals and eleven assists for Palace during the 2024/25 campaign.

Reports have suggested that Spurs are keen to make Eze their ‘statement signing’ this summer, but Arsenal are known to be ‘considering a hijack’.

Now, GiveMeSport claim Eze’s head has been turned as a result of being aware there could be a better option on the table for him this summer’ after Arsenal made ‘first contact’ to challenge Spurs for his signature.
The report adds:

‘The Gunners have opted to step up their interest in Eze after their interest in Real Madrid star Rodrygo stalled owing to his participation at the Club World Cup.
Rodrygo is believed to be frustrated at a lack of opportunities in his preferred left-wing role at Real Madrid, but the arrival of new manager Xabi Alonso has made him wait to see if anything changes. His situation goes hand-in-hand with how Arteta and co will approach the Eze deal from here, but they have now made their opening move to gather information.’
Football Transfers, meanwhile, claim Arsenal are ‘mulling over’ a move for Eze after ‘making a decision’ on Rodrygo.

Arsenal have held positive talks with Los Blancos, but on Thursday, the decision was made to move on from Rodrygo as bringing in a winger is seen as a priority by the Gunners hierarchy.
Arsenal will no longer engage in talks with the player’s representatives unless contacted directly and made aware that a deal is genuinely possible. We are told that the Gunners are now fully focused on two domestic targets, with Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers and Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze seen as key to strengthening Arsenal’s attacking depth.’
Arsenal appear to be **accelerating plans to sign Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze**, as Mikel Arteta looks to **boost attacking depth** for the 2025/26 season — and the Gunners now seem *well-placed* to **beat Spurs** to his signature.

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### 🔥 **Key Developments on Eberechi Eze:**

* **Release Clause**: £68 million
* **2024/25 Stats**: 14 goals, 11 assists – one of the Premier League’s most productive attacking midfielders
* **Interest**: Arsenal and Tottenham both keen; Spurs see him as their “statement signing”
* **Current Status**: Eze’s **head has been turned** by Arsenal’s growing interest
* **Arsenal Action**: Have made **first contact** and are gathering information on activating the clause

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### 📊 Why Arsenal Are in a Strong Position:

* **Rodrygo Situation**: Arsenal’s “dream” target Rodrygo is now considered **off the table**, partly due to:

* Real Madrid’s commitment to him under new boss **Xabi Alonso**
* His Club World Cup involvement delaying progress
* **Shift in Focus**: Arsenal have made a **clear internal decision to move on** from Rodrygo and target **domestic options**

* Those targets are **Eze** and **Morgan Rogers** of Aston Villa
* **Arsenal’s Appeal**:

* Arteta’s dynamic system suits Eze’s skill set
* Champions League football and title contention
* London-based move with little disruption
* **Tottenham Still in Race**, but Arsenal are seen as the **more compelling option** currently

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### 🤝 Other Incoming Deals:

These *imminent* or developing signings could form part of a well-rounded window:

* **Martin Zubimendi** (Real Sociedad): Deep-lying playmaker, long-time target
* **Kepa Arrizabalaga** (Real Madrid): Backup goalkeeper, loan or cut-price deal
* **Christian Nørgaard** (Brentford): Midfield depth and Premier League experience

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### ⚠️ What to Watch:

* **Eze’s Decision Window**: Palace players report for pre-season shortly, and any serious movement could happen **before or shortly after that**
* **Arsenal’s Transfer Rhythm**: Their strategy this summer appears methodical, moving from one primary target to the next with little public drama
* **Spurs’ Counter-Move**: Tottenham may up their offer or try to accelerate negotiations, but Arsenal now **lead the race** and are better placed financially

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### 🧠 Verdict:

With Rodrygo no longer a viable option and Nico Williams leaning toward Barcelona, **Eberechi Eze is now a priority winger target** for Arsenal. He fits Arteta’s high-possession, high-press system and adds creativity and Premier League experience.

Unless Spurs make a drastic offer, **Arsenal look favourites** — especially after making contact and turning the player’s head.

Would you like a tactical breakdown of how Eze would fit into Arsenal’s lineup alongside Saka, Ødegaard, and a potential striker signing like Gyökeres or Šeško?