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Arsenal Stand Firm on Eze’s Future as Saka’s No. 10 Start Intensifies Scrutiny

Club-aligned reports insist the midfielder will not be sold this summer despite limited league starts.

Overview

  • Unnamed club sources quoted by Football Insider say Arsenal will not consider selling Eberechi Eze and that Mikel Arteta has big plans for him.
  • Eze has started one Premier League game since 14 December and was taken off at half-time in the 1-1 draw at Brentford.
  • He delivered two assists in the FA Cup win over Wigan but was on the bench against Wolves, where Bukayo Saka started centrally.
  • Paul Merson questioned Eze’s prospects for playing time after Saka’s selection in the No. 10 role on Sky Sports.
  • Separately, Football Insider reports Arsenal hold an edge in the race for Leon Goretzka and former scout Mick Brown says the club is evaluating Riccardo Calafiori’s injury record with a potential summer decision possible.