Eze has consistently impressed in the Premier League since Palace saw fit to pay £17 million ($23.4 million) after watching him in the Championship with Queens Park Rangers. He made his senior England debut in 2023 and has 11 caps and one goal to his name so far.

Arsenal have stepped up their interest in Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, holding talks with his representatives as Mikel Arteta continues to target attacking reinforcements. The Gunners are believed to be weighing up a move for the England international, who has a release clause of £67.5 million, according to The Guardian.

Arsenal have completed the £5m signing of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea. Spain international Kepa joins the Gunners on a three-year deal after spending last term on loan at Bournemouth, where he made 35 appearances in all competitions.