Here’s the latest on the £68 million transfer battle for Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze, with Manchester City reportedly trailing Arsenal in the race:
- Arsenal currently lead the race to land Eze this summer. They’ve reportedly agreed personal terms with the 27-year-old, and Crystal Palace are engaging in structured talks—including an instalments-based plan to meet his £68 million release clause .
- Arsenal are exploring a deal closer to £60 million, possibly including staged payments or player swaps (such as Reiss Nelson). Palace are holding firm on the £68 m clause, though their relationship with Arsenal may allow flexibility .
- Manchester City appear to have pulled back from pushing hard in the Eze pursuit. They’ve committed funds to other midfield targets such as Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders, and may view Phil Foden and Cherki as preferred options rather than triggering Eze’s release clause .
- **Other clubs—especially Chelsea, Tottenham, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich—are also
