Eze formed a brilliant relationship with Michael Olise and then took on the mantle left behind when Bayern Munich came calling. He is an England international, an FA Cup winner, and Palace's best player. At 27, he is experienced and still rising in the world game.

Arsenal remain attentive to Eberechi Eze's situation at Crystal Palace, with the midfielder’s £68 million ($90m) release clause now expired, Sporting News understands. The Gunners have held a long-standing interest in Eze, who is understood to be content at Selhurst Park but would consider a move to Emirates Stadium should an offer come in.

Eberechi Eze ’s £68million release clause at Crystal Palace expires on August 15. Standard Sport understands the release clause remains active until that date, when the Premier League season begins with Liverpool hosting Bournemouth.