Eberechi Eze Set for Arsenal Medical After Palace Farewell

Eberechi Eze will have a medical exam at Arsenal on Friday after playing his last game for Crystal Palace tonight. Arsenal captured the talented winger in a deal worth up to £67.5 million, beating Tottenham to his signing. According to reports, Eze has expressed interest in playing for a club competing in European football, which is a key factor in his transfer to Arsenal.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Arsenal and Crystal Palace have agreed on a fee for Eberechi Eze. Arsenal will pay £60 million initially, with £7.5 million more possible as add-ons. This move comes as Arsenal acted quickly to beat Tottenham to Eze after their midfielder, Kai Havertz, sustained an injury. Eze played his last game for Palace tonight in a UEFA Europa Conference League match against Fredrikstad, then will undergo his medical test with Arsenal on Friday.

SEASON SO FAR FOR EZE AND THE CLUBS

Eze has been vital for Palace at the beginning of the Premier League season. He played the full match in their opening draw against Chelsea, and last season, he scored 12 goals and assisted five in the league. As reported, Eze made 31 Premier League starts last season, contributing significantly to Palace finishing 12th. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, hopes to build upon last season’s efforts but must find a way to replace their star player. Arsenal, who finished second last season with 74 points, have set their sights on the title this year and have made new signings to strengthen their squad.

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL, PALACE, AND EZE?

Eze will have his medical exam on Friday. If all goes well, he will join Arsenal after his farewell game for Palace tonight against Norwegian team Fredrikstad in the Conference League playoffs, where they are the favorites to win. Arsenal’s next game is against Leeds United in the Premier League, where they are in the top of the league, among with every other team that won their opener. Palace will face Nottingham Forest in their subsequent game. The upcoming days will be crucial for both clubs’ seasons as Arsenal adds a key attacker while Palace needs to adapt quickly.