Arsenal have identified Eberechi Eze as a serious candidate to bolster their attacking options this summer, with the Crystal Palace star now high on the Gunners’ shortlist as they look to strengthen ahead of another Premier League title push and Champions League campaign.Eze has emerged as one of the most exciting attacking midfielders in the Premier League, delivering consistent performances for Crystal Palace.The England international helped the Premier League side win the FA Cup this year, Palace’s first ever major trophy.He is a player who can play in wide attacking positions as well as in central positions.Arsenal make Eberechi Eze concrete transfer targetAccording to David Ornstein, the Gunners have placed the Palace star high on their transfer targets this summer.Arsenal are yet to make contact with Crystal Palace regarding a potential transfer, as per Ornstein. Eze is viewed as a serious option, separate from the Gunners’ pursuit of a new striker and winger this summer.Eze’s release clause at Crystal Palace reportedly sits around £68 million, but Arsenal would look to negotiate a fee below that figure if they decide to formalise their interest in the England international.With Palace keen to retain their star player, any negotiations are expected to be complex, particularly given Eze’s importance to Oliver Glasner’s project at Selhurst Park.More Stories / Latest NewsDavid Ornstein: England star high among options for Arsenal to strengthen attackJul 1 2025, 10:46Talks taking place: Tottenham making ‘positive’ move for £50m Chelsea transfer targetJul 1 2025, 10:35Exclusive Arsenal column: Arteta increasing pressure over striker transfer, Eze talks, Partey exit & moreJul 1 2025, 10:08Eze has impressed with his creativity and goal scoring abilityEberechi Eze in action for Crystal Palace (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)Eze scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists in the 2024/25 season for Palace, once again showing his consistency and his goal scoring quality.With Eze attracting interest from some of the biggest clubs in England, a move to Arsenal would be a huge step forward in his career.He would be challenging for the Premier League title with Mikel Arteta’s team as well as playing in the Champions League. However, it remains to be seen whether Arsenal will prioritise a move for Eze alongside their pursuit of a top striker and winger.With the Gunners keen on adding attacking options to their squad, developments on this front will be followed closely.Update: Arsenal finally closer to €75m transfer agreement but Man Utd & City lurking…The post David Ornstein: England star high among options for Arsenal to strengthen attack appeared first on CaughtOffside.