The reported presence of a release clause in Eze’s contract theoretically simplifies negotiations. Palace would be forced to accept an offer worth a total of £67.5 million ($89.8 million), with £60 million ($79.8 million) guaranteed and the rest made up of predetermined add-ons.

Eberechi Eze is Arsenal's next attacking target after a summer which has already seen the Gunners revamp their forward line.

Arsenal remain keen on recruiting Crystal Palace talisman Eberechi Eze before the summer transfer window shuts, but Liverpool's pursuit of Eagles centre-back Marc Guehi could scupper proceedings