Arsenal still hopes to carry out another big deal after successfully recruiting 6 rookies, and according to sources, they are receiving a surprise “gift” from Chelsea.
Up to now, the Gunners have had 6 notable contracts for the first team, with Martin Zubimendi, Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres are three typical names. In addition, goalkeeper Kepa came to prevent David Raya, Cristhian Mosquera added depth in the center -back position, and Christian Norgaard replaced Thomas Partey.
The total amount of money spent, including surcharges, exceeded 200 million pounds, but according to The Athletic, Arsenal has not stopped.
Specifically, the London team is heading to the 7th contract – also the last contract of the summer transfer, and the name targeted by Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze.
The 27 -year -old has a £ 68 million contract release clause, including 60 million fixed fees and 8 million surcharges. However, Palace is said to be ready to accept the starting fee of only 45 million pounds, as long as the total transfer package value still reaches 68 million.
The Athletic described the situation as follows: “Arsenal is still tracking the market and will not close the shopping until the transfer ends. Coach Mikel Arteta shared at the press conference in Singapore this week: 'We are constantly monitoring the market'.
Arsenal still retains the attention of Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze. The British player has many fans at Emirates and he himself wants to move to North London.
In theory, this is a fairly simple deal: Eze has a contract to break the contract more than 60 million pounds. However, Arsenal still hesitated to pay that money to a player who just turned 27.
If Palace accepts discounts in the remaining weeks of the transfer, Arsenal will be ready to promote the deal. Besides, the sale of players will help promote the effort to recruit Eze.
Although Arsenal has just signed a new contract with young talent Ethan Nwaneri – which helps to reduce the urgency in recruiting Eze, it does not mean they have abandoned this goal. “
Arsenal are seeking to negotiate a softer price, along with more flexible payment terms, instead of paying the entire liberation fee immediately.
It is this stance that has created an opportunity for Chelsea to squeeze into the race. However, despite the fact that Chelsea still wanted to add two offensive players in the summer transfer window 2025, they are giving priority to other goals.
Specifically, Chelsea are negotiating with Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) and Alejandro Garnacho (Man United). According to Teamtalk, Garnacho – who wants to continue playing in the Premier League if he leaves Old Trafford – ready to join Chelsea.
MU desires to earn £ 55 million from the Garnacho deal, but the sources confirmed that the agreement could be closed at a lower level, only about 40 million pounds.
With Chelsea focusing on other goals, Arsenal can avoid an auction for Eze, thereby increasing the possibility of making Palace accept the price.