In a recent interview with Football Insider, former Premier League scout Mick Brown stated that Arsenal are facing stiff competition for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze. Brown said,
“I’ve heard there are questions about Eze’s consistency.
“We know what he’s capable of, he’s shown he can be top quality, but he needs to show it every week.
“I know the top clubs – Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool are all interested in a move and they’re keeping a close eye on him.
“If you can feed him, he’ll thrive. If he’s not getting that at Palace, he’d be getting it at the top clubs.
“With no disrespect to Palace, the players will be focusing on their own performances without also having to think they need to feed Eze.
“I think the type of team he has to be in is one of those top clubs to help him hit the top level.
“If you’re a talented player at these types of clubs, they’ll happily feed you the ball, but they also expect you to do the business consistently.
“That’s what the scouts will be looking for when they’re watching him at Palace.”
Eze’s Impressive Form In The Premier League
Eze has enjoyed a decent campaign at Selhurst Park so far after he put in a series of impressive displays for them in the final third. The 26-year-old has scored three goals and grabbed one assist in nine matches for Crystal Palace this season across all competitions.
The English talent has been a consistent performer in the opponent’s half as he is averaging 3.9 shots, 2.0 key passes and 1.4 dribbles per game in Premier League football. He was even careful when distributing possession after making 83.6% of his attempted passes in the top tier of English football (stats via whoscored).
Arsenal Are Facing Stiff Competition For Eze: Is He Worth The Fight?
Eze is a good dribbler with the ball and can make some dangerous runs with it in and around the opponent’s penalty area. He can shoot the ball with venom from long range and has got the eye to set up a few inviting chances for others around him in the final third.
The English sensation is primarily an attacking midfielder but can also operate as a left-sided wide player if required. We can expect him to add more goals and creativity to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta‘s frontline.
At 26, Eze has his peak years ahead of him. Therefore, he would be well worth the fight, so the Gunners should step up their pursuit to land him next year as he would help Arteta’s side challenge for some major silverware in the future.
