- Eberechi Eze's £60 million transfer from Crystal Palace to Arsenal could be confirmed as early as this weekend.
- The move would make Eze Arsenal's seventh summer signing, pushing their total spending beyond £250 million.
- Arsenal's pursuit of Eze accelerated following a knee injury sustained by Kai Havertz, whose recovery timeline is currently unclear.
- Mikel Arteta, backed by sporting director Andrea Berta, is keen to strengthen the squad as Arsenal aims for their first Premier League title in 22 years.
- Eze was notably absent from Crystal Palace's Conference League qualifier against Fredrikstad, the Eagles’ first ever European tie.
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