Crystal Palace Seeks £67.5m For Eberechi Eze Amid Arsenal Interest

Crystal Palace's star midfielder Eberechi Eze, who has a £67.5 million release clause, is attracting strong interest from Arsenal, but the two clubs have yet to agree on a deal. Palace insists Arsenal must pay at least £35 million upfront, with the remainder to be paid in installments, while Arsenal values Eze lower than the full release clause and prefers to negotiate a fee beneath that amount. Eze, 27, is reportedly open to rejoining Arsenal, where he spent time in the academy, and personal terms are expected to be straightforward. Despite Arsenal's heavy investment this summer, including six new players, the club is considering selling fringe players to finance a move for Eze. Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner expressed frustration over the club's slow transfer activity and is hopeful Eze will stay, but acknowledges the risk of losing key players including Eze and Marc Guehi. The release clause deadline is set shortly before the Premier League season starts, adding urgency to the negotiations between the clubs.