Eberechi Eze reacts to Myles Lewis-Skelly message amid Arsenal interest
Eberechi Eze appears increasingly likely to leave Crystal Palace this summer amid interest from Premier League giants Arsenal.
The England international was a class act for the Selhurst Park outfit last term, notching 14 goals and 12 assists in 43 appearances across all competitions.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace have been demoted to the Conference League, heavily denting their chances of retaining Eze.
Contrastingly, Arsenal can hand the 27-year-old the opportunity to play in the Champions League after finishing second in the Premier League.
Eze reacts to Myles Lewis-Skelly’s message as Crystal Palace exit nears
Amid their interest in Eze, Arsenal have handed Myles Lewis-Skelly a new contract, showcasing Mikel Arteta’s continued faith in the Gunners’ youth academy graduate.
The North Londoners have also completed some eye-catching transfer business already this summer, having signed midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.
Football Insider exclusively revealed on Sunday, 13 July, that Arsenal are willing to pay Eze’s release clause.
Meanwhile, fullback Lewis-Skelly took to Instagram on Thursday, 17 July, which attracted a like from the North Londoners’ transfer target Eze.
Eze can help take Arsenal to the next level
Football Insider verdict
Arteta’s chances of leading the Emirates Stadium side to Premier League glory are set to be handed a major boost as Arsenal close in on Viktor Gyokeres.
| Eberechi Eze stats | All competitions 2024/25 |
| Appearances | 43 |
| Goals | 14 |
| Assists | 12 |
The Sweden star notched an incredible return of 54 goals and 12 assists in 52 appearances across all competitions for Portuguese giants Sporting last season.
Gyokeres’ presence as an out-and-out striker could prove to be the difference as Arsenal fight to get the better of Manchester City and Liverpool in next season’s Premier League title race.
But Eze may be an equally important addition, as fellow playmaker Martin Odegaard struggled for consistency in Gunners colours last term, scoring just three goals in 30 top-flight appearances.
The Crystal Palace star can also effectively operate on the left wing, while his performances for the South London club last season show that he could pip Gabriel Martinelli to a place in Arteta’s starting 11 next season.