Overview

• Eze’s £68 million release clause expired on August 1, prompting Palace to seek £35 million upfront and the remainder in instalments.
• Arsenal have not yet lodged a formal offer for the England midfielder as they iron out the phased payment terms.
• Discussions are ongoing over a £17.35 million move for Fabio Vieira to Stuttgart to help balance the club’s summer spending.
• Liverpool’s interest in Marc Guehi and co-owner Steve Parish’s refusal to rule out sales of both players have intensified the transfer window pressure.
• After investing around £200 million on six signings, Arsenal must sequence sales and purchases to meet Premier League profit and sustainability rules.