Eze, who turned 27 on Sunday, has a £68million release clause inserted into his current contract at Selhurst Park, payable in instalments. His deal expires in 2027. Palace are believed to value the player broadly in line with that figure and will not let him leave for a heavily cut-price fee.

Arsenal have explored the possibility of making a move to sign England and Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze this summer.

Arsenal are treating Eberechi Eze as a major transfer target following a key meeting held with the Crystal Palace midfielder’s agents. The Gunners are now fully aware of the England international’s salary expectations and the details of the 27-year-old’s release clause.