Overview

• Arsenal have told Eberechi Eze’s representatives they need to sell at least one attacking midfielder or winger before making a move, highlighting overlap with Leandro Trossard, Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson.
• Tottenham Hotspur have stepped up their pursuit, signalling willingness to pay above Crystal Palace’s £68 million valuation and view Eze as a direct replacement for the injured James Maddison.
• The England midfielder is reported to favour a Spurs switch to secure Champions League football, according to Fabrizio Romano.
• Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has maintained a firm public stance on Eze’s price, declining to discuss any potential departures at Selhurst Park.
• Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has raised concerns over the resale value of a high-fee deal, reinforcing the club’s sell-before-buy strategy.