Chelsea looking to hijack Arsenal deal after opening talks for brilliant attacker

Reports have claimed CHELSEA have held talks with Eberechi Eze’s agent over a possible move to Stamford Bridge, as they seek to hijack Arsenal’s potential move for the attacker.

Arsenal have been in the transfer headlines alot over the past few weeks – there has been alot of players linked with a move to the Emirates – and Eze is a player that the Gunners reportedly wants.

After an impressive season for Crystal Palace last year – Eze has been attracting all sorts of interest from the Premier Leagues biggest clubs and there is surely a big battle brewing over the next few weeks – but it seems that the London clubs have the edge in the chase.

Now Simon Phillips has reported on his Substack that CHELSEA have held new talks with the midfielder’s agent. Eze has been linked with a move to Arsenal recently but a move to north London hasn’t materialised yet.

Reporter Iomie Stanley has claimed that he would be surprised to see Eze at Palace next season – he told icfootballnews: ‘I would be very surprised to still see Eze at Palace for next season.

“Michael Olise has already moved onto Bayern Munich, so that will have addressed any financial concerns the club may have had and the funds raised from his sale has helped the club bring in some new faces, but Eze now has a taste for the very top of the game.

“Arsenal are the latest side to join the race for Eze – but Eze is a London boy and would love to stay in the Capital rather than move up to the likes of Manchester United

“I think he’s definitely good enough to play for one of the bigger clubs in the league, and i believe he could break into that starting side at the Emirates or Stamford Bridge.’

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