Arsenal fans are eagerly waiting for the official announcement of Eberechi Eze’s arrival, but time is running out if the winger is to feature against Leeds United this weekend.
Deadline looming to register Eze
In order for Eze to be eligible, the medical and registration must be completed by Friday’s 12pm deadline. That leaves Arsenal with a very small window, especially as Crystal Palace are in action tonight, which complicates travel and scheduling for the player’s medical.
The Gunners have already reached agreements on the deal and personal terms, but the formalities now stand between Arsenal and their marquee summer signing being available for the matchday squad on Saturday.
Eze to be eligible to face Leeds, he must complete his medical and registration by Friday’s 12pm deadline.
This will be very tough due to @CPFC playing tonight. @Arsenal PR team can’t wait to do his welcome video. They are really excited 😜
— indykaila News (@indykaila) August 21, 2025
Arsenal’s PR Team already preparing Eze welcome video
Behind the scenes, excitement is building. The Arsenal PR and media team are preparing Eze’s official welcome video and are reportedly “buzzing” to unveil him to the fans. The club views this signing as not just a statement of intent, but also a symbolic blow to rivals Tottenham, who were strongly pursuing the Crystal Palace star.
What Eze could bring vs Leeds
If Arsenal can push this through in time, Mikel Arteta will have a dynamic new option for the clash against newly promoted Leeds at the Emirates. With his ability to glide past defenders, link midfield with attack, and provide creativity in the final third, Eze could be exactly what the Gunners need to add unpredictability and firepower.
It’s a race against the clock. Arsenal have done the hard part by convincing Palace and the player, but the bureaucracy of football transfers might yet delay his competitive debut. Still, with the Gunners’ urgency to have their strongest squad available before facing Liverpool later this month, don’t be surprised if everything is rushed through in the next 48 hours.
