Overview
- Eze confirmed he was prepared to join Tottenham before choosing Arsenal once the club made a late approach, as recounted in an interview referenced by The Athletic.
- Arteta called Sunday’s meeting with Crystal Palace “a very special match” for Eze but insisted the priority is the team, urging the midfielder to channel emotions into Arsenal’s objectives.
- Eze has been used in the No.10 role during Martin Ødegaard’s injury absence, with Arteta praising his willingness to do what the side requires as he adapts to a new system and schedule.
- Across his Arsenal start, Eze has made 10 appearances in all competitions with three assists and one goal, scored against Port Vale in the Carabao Cup.
- Reports differ on the transfer fee, with figures cited around £60 million by Shropshire Star and £67.5 million by Arsenal Insider.