Crystal Palace midfielder left out of squad as Arsenal transfer nears

Football
22 Aug 2025 • 7:05 AM MYT
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  • Eberechi Eze's £60 million transfer from Crystal Palace to Arsenal could be confirmed as early as this weekend.
  • The move would make Eze Arsenal's seventh summer signing, pushing their total spending beyond £250 million.
  • Arsenal's pursuit of Eze accelerated following a knee injury sustained by Kai Havertz, whose recovery timeline is currently unclear.
  • Mikel Arteta, backed by sporting director Andrea Berta, is keen to strengthen the squad as Arsenal aims for their first Premier League title in 22 years.
  • Eze was notably absent from Crystal Palace's Conference League qualifier against Fredrikstad, the Eagles’ first ever European tie.

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