Eberechi Eze to Arsenal transfer twist with huge £35m demand and 'formal bid' update

Arsenal have been handed a major Eberechi Eze transfer update while two Premier League could potentially help Andrea Berta complete a seventh summer signing.

The Gunners have thus far spent just under £200million with Viktor Gyokeres, Cristhian Mosquera, Noni Madueke, Christian Norgaard, Martin Zubimendi and Kepa Arrizabalaga all arriving. No major exits have been sealed in that time however, with that now the main priority.

Considering how much has been spent, sanctioning a marquee departure is the preferable outcome but that currently looks unlikely. As such, it seems much more likely funds will have to be raised through several fringe players moving on.

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Reiss Nelson is one that looks set to depart over the coming days with Fulham edging closer to bringing him back for another loan spell. Though it will just be a temporary switch, it has been claimed an obligation-to-buy could be activated if certain conditions are met.

Fabio Vieira also seems likely to depart with West Ham United adding him to their shortlist while the Gunners are said to want £20million for their services.Obtaining those funds will help Arsenal's financial situation if they opt to formally pursue Eze.

The England international has a £67.5million release clause in his Crystal Palace contract but it no longer being active will not change their valuation. As football.london understands it will expire before the start of the Premier League season.

It has been claimed that the Eagles would be open receiving a fee for his services through instalments with the first of those being £20million. However, it is understood that Palace want at least £35million paid upfront in any deal.

For Arsenal to afford that this summer, exits will be required even if the Hammers hit Arsenal's asking price for Vieira. Imminent funds from Fulham for Nelson look highly unlikely but the Cottagers are interested in signing another Arsenal star.

According toBen Jacobs, via Give Me Sport, Fulham have now also approached the Gunners for Zinchenko and talks with his representatives have been taking place since June. The report added that a formal bid is being considered with Arsenal wanting £15million for the Ukraine international.

If that switch goes ahead, Arsenal will likely have the perfect amount of funds to hit Palace's initial demands for Eze. The hope is further funds, though small, will be raised through selling Sambi Lokonga and Karl Hein.

If Eze or an alternative attacker is signed, Leandro Trossard or Gabriel Martinelli could yet be sold with Jakub Kiwior potentially another that could leave if a serious offer arrives from Italy.