Overview

• Arsenal have entered advanced talks with Crystal Palace to sign Eberechi Eze but are struggling to meet his wage-structure requirements.
• Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a late bid for Eze after Arsenal’s interest became public, intensifying competition for the England international.
• Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has decided to stay at the Bernabéu, ending Arsenal’s pursuit of their initial left-wing priority.
• Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman remains a contingency option as Arsenal weigh loan or instalment deals to satisfy Financial Fair Play rules.
• Pundits argue that Gabriel Martinelli could shift to an impact substitute role if a specialist left winger is signed.