Ebeki Eze appeared to be tied up by Tottenham Hotspur, but the 11-hour Arsenal Hijack changed the British destination in North London. Linked to Arsenal early in the window, Eze appears ready for a move to Emirates Stadium and his return to the club as a boy.
Crystal Palace ace left for Queens Park Rangers and was fascinated by the Gunners Academy as a child before joining the Eagles in 2020. If a transfi occurs, Eze has five squad number options to choose from from Arsenal.
No.5
The most unlikely option on this list, No. 5 is the first available outfield shirt number currently not occupied by an Arsenal player. It’s rare for an attacking midfielder to wear No. 5, but he was able to draw inspiration from his recent Manchester City signature, Tijani Resinders, who arrived at Etihad Stadium and chose No. 4.
No.25
It wasn’t the first time Eze has passed through the doors and taken No. 25 in a new club. When Greenwich-born Ace first joined the palace, he adopted the No. 25 jersey before switching to a second campaign with South London outfits. Perhaps a return to his roots?
No.27
It was a similar story when Eze spent the season lending it to Wycombe Wanderlers in the mid-2010s. Eze wore the number 27 shirt while she was in the Chairboys. In other words, he was already in Shirt. It’s a tenuous link, but it’s still something he can turn to when it comes to his choice.
No.21
This can prove to be the most complicated given that the current members of the Arsenal team are already assigned numbers. However, by the time Eze arrives at the club, this player may have already moved. Fabio Vieira spent the previous term on loan, this time linking with a permanent exit. This means that No. 21 shirts may become available.
No.10
Let’s face it, this is not only the most obvious choice, but also the most likely one. Eze is certainly the No. 10 in nature with its name. Eze, the number he currently plays in the palace, is No. Given that the 10 shirts are currently not available, you will be able to receive the perfect welcome when you arrive at Arsenal. Emile Smith Lowe was the former owner, but the attacking midfielder set out for Fulham in 2024.
