Arsenal has finished as runners-up in the Premier League for three consecutive years. It's clear that Martinelli's offensive capability on the left side leaves much to be desired. Arteta aims to establish a powerful wing partnership featuring Eze and Saka.
According to the latest reports from the British media outlet, The Independent, Arsenal plans to secure Crystal Palace's star player Eze for £60 million, hoping to make the payment in installments while including Nelson in the transaction to reduce this season's expenses.
It is reported that after finalizing the deal for Yorke, Arteta hopes to sign Eze, a player highly regarded by everyone at Arsenal, who possesses the ability to dismantle a defense single-handedly. The FA Cup final last season was a prime example, where he helped Crystal Palace defeat Manchester City to clinch the title. Eze also considers Arsenal his top choice and is eager to join the London club to compete for the Premier League title. According to sources close to Eze, he is very confident about transferring to Arsenal this summer, given the good relationship between the boards of both Arsenal and Crystal Palace.
According to The Independent, Eze has a release clause of £68 million with Crystal Palace, but Arsenal hopes to finalize the deal for £60 million, paying in three installments of £20 million each. Ideally, Arsenal would sell a player to facilitate Eze's signing, with Nelson potentially joining Crystal Palace as part of the deal.
Eze is currently 27 years old, stands 1.78 meters tall, is a right-footed player, and plays as an attacking midfielder who can also operate on the wing. His market value is estimated at €55 million, and he has two years left on his contract with Crystal Palace until 2027. Last season, he played 43 matches across all competitions, scoring 14 goals and providing 11 assists, achieving near double-digit statistics.