Arsenal transfer news: Eberechi Eze makes decision as £26m deal collapses

Arsenal have spent almost £200million so far this summer and Mikel Arteta wants to continue making new signings, with Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze on their radar

Arsenal have enjoyed a very busy summer so far as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his squad ahead of another Premier League title challenge. The Gunners have finished second for the past three seasons and will be hoping to win their first league title since 2004.

Arsenal have already signed Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Cristhian Mosquera, Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga, while Nuno Tavares and Marquinhos have been sold.

Jorginho, Kieran Tierney, Thomas Partey and Takehiro Tomiyasu have all been released and plenty more incomings and outgoings are expected before the transfer window slams shut.

Here, Mirror Football takes a look at the latest transfer news and rumours from around the Emirates…

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Eze makes call

According to the Sun, Eberechi Eze has not ruled out staying at Crystal Palace despite strong interest from Arsenal.

The report states that Palace are yet to receive a ‘firm offer’ for Eze as the Gunners were unwilling to meet his £68m release clause. It is claimed that Arsenal could turn their attention to other targets, with Palace ‘not needing to sell financially’ and unlikely to lower their asking price.

Eze scored 14 goals and produced 11 assists in 43 appearances across all competitions for Palace last season.

Kiwior deal collapses

Porto were interested in Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior earlier this summer, but ended negotiations after learning the Gunners’ asking price.

According to A Bola, Porto enquired about Kiwior’s availability and were told that Arsenal were only willing to sell the Poland international for €30m (£26m). As a result, Porto dropped their interest and forked out £6.5m to sign Jan Bednarek from Southampton instead.

It now remains to be seen what the future holds for Kiwior, who was branded “exceptional” by Mikel Arteta back in May.

Vieira exit

Fabio Vieira could be set for a permanent move to Stuttgart this summer, with a report from the Athletic stating that the clubs are locked in talks over the midfielder’s future.

Vieira joined Arsenal from Porto back in 2022 but struggled for game time and returned to Porto on loan last season, where he made 11 goal contributions. The report states that Stuttgart approached Arsenal over a deal and that talks are ongoing.

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