Because of possible Havertz injury
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Kai Havertz apparently remains followed by the bad luck of injury. According to information from the “The Athletic” portal, the offensive player of FC Arsenal was injured on the knee and has to pause for the time being. The 26-year-old did not take part in public training on Wednesday. The Gunners, who have so far not confirmed the injury, are therefore actively exploring the transfer market because of a possible replacement and are said to have already found what they are looking for. Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace should come.
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According to reports, there is an agreement between all parties. Only the information about the transfer is still apart. While “The Athletic” writes of 78 million euros, transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano is talking about 69 million euros. The first media stated that this was the amount to pay Tottenham Hotspur. Because the Spurs were actually a favorite to an obligation of the offensive midfielder.
Either way, Eze would line up in the top 10 of the most expensive transfers of this summer. He also becomes a record exit at Crystal Palace-Aaron Wan-Bissaka is still at the top of 55 million euros. At Arsenal, the 27-year-old would be fifth or three of the most expensive approaches depending on the transfer. Havertz is currently in third place with 75 million euros. Eze is expected to play in the Conference League playoff for Palace on Thursday before taking the medical examination at the Nordlondon Association.
It would be a return to his youth club for the English international. From 2006 to 2011 EZE, who has been Gunners fan since childhood, was trained at Arsenal in the academy, but was then sent away with 13. This was very hard for him, he once reported because it was his dream to play for the professionals. Now his wish could come true. Eze has been active for Crystal Palace since 2020, 169 games with 40 goals and 28 templates are available as well as the titles in the English league and super cup. His contract is currently still running until 2027.
Meanwhile, Havertz had been substituted in the successful start of the league of the Gunners in the away game at Manchester United (1-0) after an hour for newcomer Viktor Gyökeres. In preparation, he had to fit briefly due to complaints, in the previous season he had even failed for around three months due to a thigh injury.