Former Arsenal defender, Mikael Silvestre, has issued a word of caution to Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze regarding a potential move to the Emirates this summer.
Arsenal have been strongly linked with the 27-year-old midfielder, who was previously reported to have a £68 million release clause, though that clause expired on August 1st.
Despite the ongoing speculation, the Gunners are yet to submit a formal bid as they assess their transfer priorities for the 2025–26 campaign.
In an interview with Hajper, Silvestre urged the England international to think twice before making the switch, warning that the fierce competition for places at Arsenal could hinder his progress.
“Eberechi Eze to Arsenal? I don’t think it’d be good for him, to be honest, because there is a lot of competition and because he has so much joy and freedom at Crystal Palace.
“Going to Arsenal would, I think, be difficult because of the competition for places. But I like him a lot. Since his early days, he has been terrific.
“It’s a shame he’s had quite a lot of muscle injuries and he’s missed some parts of the season. But whenever he’s fit and ready, he is a top player.”
