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Eberechi Eze in Arsenal Sights Once Viktor Gyökeres Is Signed

Palace’s £68m valuation tests Arsenal’s next move post-Gyökeres.

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Arsenal and Mikel Arteta are sailing on the transfer window after the Trophyless 2024/25 season. After the signing of Martin Zubimendi, Arteta is reportedly close to securing Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP.

With recent reports suggesting that Gyoekeres is heading to the Gunners, Arsenal is already on to the next move. Gyokeres who will cost Arsenal a hefty sum isn’t the only priority of Arsenal.

The North-London club will also negotiate for the Crystal Palace midfielder Everechi Eze after signing Gyokeres. However, challenged could be no different than Gyokeres given Eze’s release clause situation at Palace.

🚨 Arsenal are set to approach Crystal Palace to discuss whether they can do a deal for Eberechi Eze without triggering his £68m release clause.

(Source: @talkSPORT) pic.twitter.com/28DWggPuBR
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 15, 2025

Negotiating Eze’s £68m Release Clause Challenge

A £68m release clause, as seen with Eberechi Eze at Crystal Palace is a predetermined fee that, if triggered, obligates the selling club to negotiate. However, posts on X indicate the Palace’s firm stance on receiving the full amount upfront.

Negotiating a £68m release clause could be challenging as it demands a blend of financial creativity. A strategy applicable across high-stakes transfers like Eze’s or Liverpool’s striker hunt, success depends on aligning all parties’ interests. With Eze reported to be open to a move to Arsenal, things could escalate once Gyokeres’ deal is secured.

Andrea Berta one last favor is all I ask for.

Give me Eze and you can go for a vacation until January. pic.twitter.com/9yF2lm1xvt
— Arsenal Team (@_ArsenalTeam) July 14, 2025

Crystal Palace are firm on their stance regarding Eze’s transfer, particularly with interest from Arsenal. Eze’s contract runs until 2027 as the club insists on receiving the full amount. Arsenal’s bid for payment structures like instalments or player-plus-cash deals has all been turned down.

Eze having a prolific 2024/25 season with Palace scored the winner in the FA Cup final against Manchester City. Having left the Arsenal academy at the age of 13, Eze’s interest in returning to the club has sparked excitement among the Arsenal fans.

Flourishing at Crystal Palace, Eze netted 14 goals and delivered 11 assists in 43 matches in the 2024/25 season. From a rejected youth prospect to an FA Cup hero and England international, Eze’s rise embodies the spirit of perseverance.

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