Overview

• Crystal Palace were demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League for breaching UEFA’s multi-club ownership rules and have appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport with a ruling expected next week.
• Palace will face either Fredrikstad FK or FC Midtjylland in the Conference League play-off first leg at Selhurst Park on Aug. 21 and the return leg on Aug. 28.
• Arsenal have spent over £200 million on six summer signings and are reportedly preparing an opening bid for Eze that falls below his £68 million release clause.
• Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand questioned Eze’s role on his podcast, suggesting the England international would be used primarily as midfield cover.
• Arsenal remain mindful of Financial Fair Play limits as they balance further transfer moves to strengthen squad depth and tactical flexibility.