Arsenal have formally approached Crystal Palace with a £60 million bid for highly sought-after attacker Eberechi Eze, according to sources close to negotiations. The 27-year-old England international, also a prime target for rivals Tottenham, now faces a pivotal career decision before the transfer window shuts on September 1.
Tottenham had accelerated discussions with Palace in recent days, with multiple sources describing talks as "progressing positively," yet no final agreement was secured. The Gunners' sudden intervention offers Eze an alternative path, with manager Mikel Arteta seeking attacking reinforcements amid concerns over Kai Havertz's knee injury.
Palace manager Oliver Glasner confirmed Eze will feature in Thursday's UEFA Conference League play-off against Fredrikstad, alongside Liverpool-linked defender Marc Guehi, emphasizing both players remain "committed to the team." Despite this public stance, insiders reveal Eze favors a move to Arsenal.
Eze, who joined Palace from Queens Park Rangers for £19.5 million in 2020, netted 14 goals across all competitions last season—including in their FA Cup upset against Manchester City. His expired release clause previously stood at £60 million plus £8 million in add-ons, with his current contract running until 2027.
The forward’s Premier League campaign began contentiously last Sunday when a goal was disallowed in Palace’s draw at Chelsea, underscoring his influential role in the squad as transfer tensions mount.
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