Eze signs, £50m transfer, Calafiori starts – Mikel Arteta’s dream Arsenal starting XI vs Wolves

Crystal Palace and England star Eberechi Eze has been linked with a move to Arsenal this summer as Mikel Arteta tries to bolster his midfield department

Arsenal have had a relatively quiet summer transfer window so far, but the Gunners could be set for a busy rest of July as Mikel Arteta tries to bolster his squad. As of yet, there have been no first-team additions at the Emirates Stadium, though that has not deterred rumours and gossip from flying in.

It’s understood Arsenal want to sign a new central midfielder this summer, and have outlined Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze as a potential option. According to the Guardian, the Gunners are eyeing up a move for the 26-year-old and he has emerged as a summer transfer target. He scored 11 goals and provided six assists in 31 appearances last season which earned himself a call up to the England squad at Euro 2024.

Eze reportedly has a release clause in his contract worth around £60million. Fortunately for Arsenal, that means there would be little need for negotiating other than agreeing terms with Eze and his camp. The Gunners are set to face fierce competition for his signature, however, with Tottenham among the other sides chasing Eze. After selling Michael Olise to Bayern Munich, Palace are worried about the prospect losing Eze.

And Arsenal could get to the front of the queue secure his services ahead of Tottenham. The lure of Champions League football may be a temptation for Eze, as the Gunners prepare for their second successive season in Europe’s elite club competition after finishing second in the Premier League last season. The same cannot be said for Spurs as they finished fifth, missing out on fourth-place to Aston Villa in the end.