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Jul 14 Arsenal Shift Focus to Eberechi Eze After Securing Gyökeres Deal — North London Club Eye Midfield Magic

Fresh off finalizing a major attacking reinforcement in Viktor Gyökeres, Arsenal are now setting their sights on their next big summer move — a creative midfield engine. According to transfer insider Ben Jacobs, the Gunners have entered advanced interest stages with Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze and plan to ramp up talks this week.

🔁 From Striker Secured to Playmaker Pursued

Arsenal’s front line received a powerful boost after striking a deal with Sporting CP for Swedish striker Gyökeres on Sunday. The transfer is reported to be worth:

💰 £55 million initial fee
➕ Up to £8.6 million in add-ons

Gyökeres has already agreed to personal terms on a five-year contract and is set to undergo a medical in the coming days.

Now, Mikel Arteta and Edu are turning their full attention to landing Eze, whose dynamic displays and versatility have made him one of the Premier League’s most in-demand attacking midfielders.

🔍 Eze Talks Begin — Can Arsenal Avoid the Release Clause?

The Gunners are reportedly hoping to negotiate a deal with Crystal Palace without triggering Eze’s full release clause, which is believed to be in the region of £60-70 million.

This week’s talks are expected to determine whether Palace are open to a structured or performance-based deal — a key point for Arsenal’s transfer strategy.

🗣️ OPINION – Eze the Missing Piece in Arteta’s Puzzle?

With Martin Ødegaard pulling the strings, adding Eze would inject flair, unpredictability, and depth to the attacking midfield, especially as Arsenal aim to go toe-to-toe with Manchester City once again.

Eze’s creativity, dribbling, and ability to unlock defenses could offer Arteta the tactical flexibility that title contenders crave in a demanding season.

If Arsenal can pull this off, a front four of Gyökeres, Saka, Eze, and Ødegaard would instantly be among the most dangerous in Europe.