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Paul Merson thinks Eberechi Eze might be the "missing piece" in Arsenal's bid to derail Liverpool's title defense.

Arsenal has reportedly struck a deal valued at approximately £68 million ($91M) for the 27-year-old midfielder, with a medical examination anticipated on Friday.

Merson now considers Arsenal to be under significant pressure after addressing all their problem areas under sporting director Andrea Berta.

"He's the X factor; I think he's the missing piece for Arsenal winning the Premier League," Merson declared on Sky Sports News regarding Eze as Liverpool continues its pursuit of his Crystal Palace teammate, Marc Guehi.

Arsenal has reportedly struck a $91M deal for the Crystal Palace star

Now, they bought someone who can break defences; he could get in a lot of teams.

"I watched Arsenal a lot; when the pressure's on, they find it hard to break teams down

With Eze in the team, he makes things happen; he's the X factor.

"Give him the ball; he will make things happen and break defences down."

Merson concluded, "I think he's an amazing signing for Arsenal; he's one of the players I would pay to watch play football."


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