Just days after Arsenal’s dramatic last-minute hijack of Eberechi Eze from Tottenham Hotspur, the Englishman was unveiled in front of a packed Emirates Stadium before the clash with Leeds.
Gooners watching Eze’s smile as he walked out of the tunnel for his unveiling as Arsenal’s new number 10 would agree it felt like a spiritual homecoming. It is no longer rumour, Eze is a Gunner and has returned to his boyhood club. Social media was soon flooded with good luck messages, and eagle-eyed fans spotted Marc Guehi’s reaction to the transfer.
The Crystal Palace skipper posted his support on Instagram (23 August), sharing a photo of the pair celebrating a goal with the caption: “Good luck my brother! Been a pleasure sharing the pitch with you,” followed by praying hands and a heart emoji.
While it may seem like a simple message between friends, some Gooners have been quick to ask if the pair could be reunited at the Emirates.
Marc Guehi is a long-standing Arsenal target. With his contract at Selhurst Park winding down and Palace open to a sale to avoid losing him for free next summer, the opportunity could be there. According to reports, Liverpool are favourites to land him, but Arsenal must not allow that to happen.
Liverpool’s biggest weakness this season is their defence. If Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté suffer injuries, they will struggle. Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley’s injuries have already left Arne Slot short of options, with all of his right backs sidelined.
Guehi’s versatility, being able to play across the back four, would strengthen Liverpool’s defence considerably. That is exactly why Arsenal should not allow him to bolster a direct rival, especially given their long-standing interest.
