Arsenal are reportedly pushing greater than Chelsea in the intervening time for the switch of Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze, in line with Simon Phillips.
The England worldwide, at the moment with Gareth Southgate’s squad at Euro 2024, is undoubtedly a prime expertise, nevertheless it appears Chelsea aren’t totally certain he’s what they’re on the lookout for in the intervening time.
Against this, it appears the Gunners are making extra of an effort for Eze in the intervening time, in line with Phillips, who provides that the north London giants may additionally shift out the likes of Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson to make room for the Eagles man.
Eze can play as a winger or a quantity ten and appears an excellent match to offer Arsenal a bit extra spark subsequent season, as they may want a substitute for Gabriel Martinelli on that left-hand facet of their entrance three, or somebody to take the strain off Martin Odegaard to be the principle creator in that superior playmaker function.
Eze switch: Arsenal forward of Chelsea for the second
Chelsea have lots of people who like Eze, nevertheless it appears the Blues’ focus for now’s on extra of an out-and-out winger than the versatile Palace star.
“Arsenal are ‘critically ’ in signing Eze, and so they need to transfer out gamers like Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson on to make room and get Eze in,” Phillips mentioned.
“Nevertheless, sources additionally say that just about each prime membership in Europe is now and contemplating Eze, together with Chelsea and Liverpool.”
He added: “SPTC sources say that lots of people at Chelsea just like the England worldwide. Nevertheless, he’s seen as a extra of a ten than a winger, and Chelsea are concentrating on a winger greater than a ten.
“After all, Eze can and does play as a winger too, and he’s very versatile. So Chelsea’s curiosity in him may push on and turn out to be extra stable.
“However in the intervening time, the curiosity is extra tentative than anything and nothing has superior or moved ahead on it as of Wednesday morning.
“Lets see if Chelsea determine to step up on Eze or not, however they’re additionally different winger choices as larger up on the shortlist in the intervening time, and it’s Arsenal who’re pushing essentially the most for him.”
