After weeks of speculation, Crystal Palace have officially agreed to a swap deal with Arsenal that will see one of the Gunners’ out-of-favour stars head to Selhurst Park in exchange for dynamic midfielder Eberechi Eze.
The breakthrough came yesterday evening following decisive talks between Palace executives and the player’s representatives. According to sources present at the discussions, all parties reached a verbal agreement within hours, paving the way for a quick medical and swift completion.
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⚡ Medical and Announcement Timeline
Eze is scheduled to undergo his Arsenal medical today at London Colney, with club photographers reportedly already on standby for the unveiling shoot. If all goes to plan, the official announcement could drop within the next 24 hours, ending one of the most talked-about sagas of the summer window.
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🎯 Why Arsenal Moved for Eze
Mikel Arteta has been a long-time admirer of the England international, praising his creativity, ball control, and ability to break down deep defensive blocks. The Spaniard sees Eze as the perfect link between midfield and attack, a role Arsenal have been looking to strengthen ahead of the Premier League season.
> “Eberechi is a special player — the kind who can decide games on his own,” a source close to the Arsenal manager said. “Arteta has wanted him for months.”
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🔄 The Player Going the Other Way
While Arsenal have not officially confirmed the identity of the outgoing player, insiders suggest it is one of the club’s fringe midfielders who struggled for minutes last season. Palace manager Oliver Glasner is said to be confident the incoming Gunner will add depth and experience to his squad.
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🗣️ Fan Reactions
Arsenal fans: “Eze in red and white? That’s pure sauce.”
Palace fans: “Sad to lose Eze, but we’ll take a hungry Arsenal player looking to prove himself.”
Neutrals: “This is one of the cleanest swap deals in years.”
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⏳ The Final Steps
With the medical set for today and contracts already prepared, this swap deal is now just hours away from becoming official. For Arsenal, it’s the arrival of a creative force they’ve coveted; for Palace, it’s a chance to reinvest in a player ready to make an impact.