Former Arsenal man Jermaine Pennant has told Football FanCast that the Gunners should be targeting their next big move in the coming weeks, having already wrapped up a deal for Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres in recent days.
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It’s over. It’s finally over.
Having toyed with the idea of plumping for RB Leipzig starlet, Benjamin Sesko, Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has steered the club in a different direction, having wrapped up a belated deal for Swedish supertstar, Gyokeres.
The £55m striker – who scored 97 goals in just 102 games in Lisbon – is the latest addition amid a hectic summer of activity for those at the Emirates, with the 27-year-old joining Noni Madueke, Christian Norgaard, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Cristhian Mosquera and Martin Zubimendi in bolstering Mikel Arteta’s ranks.
Six signings in the can, although there appears to be room for a little more, with the north Londoners also said to be in the mix for Real Madrid sensation, Rodrygo, amid his uncertain future at the Bernabeu.
That search for a left-winger also seen Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon emerge as a potential option, while elsewhere, the Dutch duo of Xavi Simons and Jorrel Hato have also both been linked – albeit with the young pairing looking set to join Chelsea.
Perhaps the most concrete target remains that of Eberechi Eze, however, with that potential acquisition one that is already sparking notable excitement…
Pennant thinks Arsenal could make a “great signing”
With Gyokeres now signed, sealed and delivered, the Gunners are moving on to new targets, with the aforementioned Pennant – speaking exclusively to Football FanCast on behalf of Adventure Gamers – tipping his former side to tie up a deal for Crystal Palace talisman, Eze.
“Eze would be a great signing. Any team to have Eberechi Eze, he would be perfect for them. He’s got the ability to skip past players, drive, create chances for teammates, score goals.
Just that attacking part of his game would help any team. It would take the burden off Saka, Odegaard and Martinelli when you’ve got another guy. He’s a wonderful talent and would be a great signing.”
The England international – who scored at Wembley to help steer Palace to FA Cup glory last season – has been earmarked as a leading target for Arteta and co throughout the summer window, having spent the past five years at Selhurst Park.
Latest reports have indicated that the north Londoners have even agreed an initial fee for the £100k-per-week playmaker, with Eze fresh off the back of having chipped in with 25 goals and assists in all competitions in 2024/25.
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Eze record vs the ‘Big Six’ – all comps |
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Club |
Games |
Goals |
Assists |
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Arsenal |
7 |
1 |
0 |
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Chelsea |
9 |
1 |
1 |
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Liverpool |
7 |
1 |
1 |
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Manchester City |
9 |
2 |
1 |
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Manchester United |
11 |
0 |
0 |
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Spurs |
7 |
3 |
1 |
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Total |
50 |
8 |
4 |
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Stats via Transfermarkt |
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Reportedly available for around £68m, as Pennant suggested, the 27-year-old could well prove to be a “great signing” for the Emirates side.
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