Eze is open to the move, and Arsenal are considering making a bid, but there have been no formal talks with Crystal Palace yet. Eze has a release clause worth between €70 million and €80m, but the Gunners are understood to be reluctant to pay that much and will have to negotiate with the Eagles.

Arsenal's hopes of adding Eberechi Eze to their squad this summer have been handed a significant boost following news that Crystal Palace will be demoted to the Conference League. UEFA confirmed on Friday that the FA Cup winners have been banned from the Europa League after being found in breach of its multi-club ownership rules.

Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and midfielder Martin Zubimendi this summer as they aim to sign attacking reinforcements; Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze, Rodrygo and Viktor Gyokeres are transfer targets for Mikel Artetas side;