The 2025 summer transfer window has seen some memorable deals completed, with Arsenal signing Viktor Gyokeres and Liverpool signing Hugo Ekitike. More intriguing deals will be expected to go through. Arsenal have been linked with Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, and according to Sacha Tavolieri, Palace have identified Leicester City and Morocco international midfielder Bilal El Khannouss as his replacement.
Crystal Palace Prepare for Potential Eberechi Eze Exit
Bilal El Khannoussi Lined Up as Eze Successor
Arsenal have been active in preparation for 2025/26, signing Martin Zubimendi, Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Cristhian Mosquera, Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga. The Gunners have been linked with Eze for some time, and it appears they have received a boost with Crystal Palace identifying the replacement.
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Bilal El Khannouss of Leicester has been added to the Palace shortlist of replacements for Eze. The Moroccan is also reportedly on the RB Leipzig shortlist to replace Xavi Simons, who appears destined to join Chelsea.
Eberechi Eze to Arsenal
Numerous outlets, including the Independent, have reported that Arsenal are looking to sign Eze, who views the club as his top-choice destination. Those close to the player are confident a deal will be done in the coming weeks.
With the links involving Eze to Arsenal remaining strong, it’s sensible that Palace are exploring alternatives, and they clearly see El Khannouss as one of them. Other factors and players could affect the deal, with Arsenal hoping to sign Eze by splitting the fee into three instalments of £20 million each.
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Reiss Nelson could be included in the deal, but he has been linked with a move to Fulham, which may affect the finer details of any potential agreement for Eze.
