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Arsenal and Liverpool Track Eberechi Eze Ahead of Key Summer Window

Premier League Rivals Eye Palace Playmaker

Liverpool and Arsenal are among the leading contenders for Eberechi Eze, with both clubs prepared to explore a summer move for the Crystal Palace playmaker. As reported by Caught Offside, the England international has a £60 million release clause written into his current deal, and interest from top Premier League sides is intensifying.

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Sources close to the situation suggest Liverpool and Arsenal are currently “Eze’s main suitors”, though Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham are also monitoring the situation closely.

Eze has been a standout creative force in a fluctuating Palace side, and his form has not gone unnoticed. With Palace facing potential pressure to sell, the 26-year-old could be one of the more accessible elite-level midfielders in this window.

Eze Suits Tactical Needs at Anfield

Liverpool’s midfield rebuild under Arne Slot is likely to focus on variety and fluidity, especially in advanced areas. Eze offers something different. His blend of ball-carrying, flair, and final-third invention would contrast the current options of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, whose play styles skew more towards transitional control and verticality.

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“Liverpool could also surely do well to bring in someone like Eze to give them something a bit different in that department,” the report notes — a sentiment likely shared internally at Anfield.

Arsenal Also in the Frame

At Arsenal, Eze is viewed as a player who could ease the creative burden on Martin Ødegaard. With Champions League football and a Premier League title race in mind, squad depth and unpredictability will be critical.

“Eze could be a terrific signing for Arsenal right now, giving them a bit more X-factor in the middle of the park,” the piece continues.

Palace Face Key Decision

With Eze approaching his peak years, Palace may see this summer as the optimal moment to cash in. His departure could also aid their efforts to retain other prized assets like Marc Guehi, Adam Wharton, and Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Our View – Anfield Index Analysis

Eberechi Eze? Class player. No doubt. But £60 million is a serious chunk of money — especially when Liverpool have already spent heavily in midfield over the last 12 months.

If Arne Slot wants a new dimension in that area, sure, Eze fits the mould. He’s got quick feet and unpredictability, and he thrives in tight spaces. But the question is: where does he start? Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, even Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott — all bring different qualities. Do you bench one of them? Or are you spending £60 million on a rotation option?

Eze would definitely lift the quality and creativity of the squad. But with other areas needing attention — centre-back depth, defensive midfield, perhaps even a new striker — is this the right allocation of funds?

It’s tempting to get excited, but Liverpool need to be precise this summer. Eze is brilliant. But is he essential?