Eberechi Eze next club odds: Arsenal enter the race as favourites

Arsenal are in the market for a new striker, as they try to improve on their string of three Premier League runners-up finishes. While early attention turned to Benjamin Sesko, the Londoners have cast their gaze elsewhere. In particular, they have been priced as the 2/7 favourites to land Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace.

It has recently been reported that they are interested in Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike. They have also been linked to Viktor Gyokeres as well as Newcastle’s Alexander Isak. 

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One striker they hadn’t been linked with until today is Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze. 

The 27-year-old English international has excelled while playing for The Eagles in the past couple of seasons, where he has operated on the wing and in a central role. He is considered a dynamic, versatile, creative player – something Arteta is keen to introduce to his team’s forward line. 

Eze is said to be keen on a move to Arsenal, too, having played for the Gunners as a youngster before being released at the age of 13. Such is the level of interest that Arsenal’s moneymen have been in contact with Eze’s representatives to try and determine his salary requirements. 

Arsenal already know the likely figure it will take to pry him away from Palace, thanks to the player’s £68m release clause. The club have said they are not willing to offer any kind of cut-price deal, although Arsenal may attempt to negotiate instalments. 

According to bookmakers Ladbrokes, they are 2/7 favourites to secure Eze’s signature this summer.  

Eze has attracted interest from a host of other Premier League clubs. Tottenham were deemed the most likely club to secure his signature just a week ago. 

Having secured Champions League football but having endured their worst Premier League campaign ever, Spurs have been looking to bolster their own squad. 

Having previously been priced at 5/4, though, Tottenham’s price has drifted amid Arsenal’s interest, and they are now 3/1 for the forward’s signature.

Although other clubs are believed to be interested in the exciting striker, none have shown any determined interest. 

Several clubs have been given odds of 16/1 to attract Eze. Those clubs include Bayern Munich, although they reportedly hold an interest in signing Marcus Rashford from Manchester United. Chelsea, Manchester City, and Newcastle have also been linked. According to the odds and reports, though, a move to The Emirates seems the most likely outcome.

Meanwhile, Arsenal have announced the signing of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Premier League rivals Chelsea. The 30-year-old spent last season on loan at Bournemouth and was snapped up by Arsenal for a £5m fee. 

The Spanish shotstopper has signed a three-year deal and has warned teammate David Raya that he intends to fight for the no. 1 spot. Other than Kepa’s signing, Arsenal have yet to put pen to paper on any other deals, although there is plenty of speculation still circling. 

Odds on Eze’s next club, from Ladbrokes, correct at the time of writing: