Eberechi Eze is widely considered one of the Premier League’s standout creative talents and has been tipped for a major summer move away from Selhurst Park.Arsenal have been the most strongly linked club so far, with multiple reports suggesting contact has already been made with both Crystal Palace and the player’s representatives.However, the absence of a formal bid has left the door ajar for a potential hijack.Chelsea shift attention to Eze after Rogers setbackAccording to a report by Teamtalk, Chelsea may now be preparing to intervene.The FIFA Club World Cup holders had initially prioritised Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, but are reportedly unwilling to meet the £90 million asking price. As a result, attention has turned to Eze.Chelsea believes the Palace playmaker brings similar qualities to the table, flair, vision, and the ability to unlock packed defences, and at £68 million, they view him as a more cost-effective target.While Arsenal will hope that Eze’s long-standing admiration for the club will help keep the player on side, Chelsea is prepared to offer him a lucrative contract that could sway his decision.Whether Eze would set aside his Emirates dream for Stamford Bridge remains to be seen.Eze (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)Arsenal must move fast to avoid losing key targetFor Arsenal, Chelsea’s interest should be interpreted as a direct warning.Talks with Palace have reportedly been ongoing for several weeks, with the Gunners exploring creative deal structures, including a potential player-plus-cash offer, to make the numbers work.But with other clubs now circling, it is time to act.Seen as a potential final piece in Mikel Arteta’s tactical puzzle, Eze could provide the creativity and dynamism needed to break down low blocks, while relieving Martin Ødegaard of the sole creative burden in midfield.After three consecutive near misses in the title race, Arsenal can’t afford to stand still. The player is believed to be keen on a move to North London.Now the club must make sure it happens.What do you think, Gooners, is Eze worth the £68 million price tag? Should we go all in?Daniel O__________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, please contact us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsGunners risk hijack as rivals eye £68m Eze transfer19 July 2025, 17:00Liverpool’s Bundesliga striker raid shouldn’t keep Gooners up at night19 July 2025, 15:45Chloe Kelly: The Movie?19 July 2025, 14:30The post Gunners risk hijack as rivals eye £68m Eze transfer appeared first on Just Arsenal News.