Arsenal ramp up bid for £68m Crystal Palace star 

Gunners have ‘open dialogue’ with Eze’s representatives with 27-year-old forward having £68m release clause

Eze is wanted by the North London giants who have now made the 27-year-old made their priority as the final month of the summer transfer window looms large. 

The boyhood Arsenal fan is believed to have indicated he is keen on a move to the Emirates, with personal terms unlikely to be a problem.

The England international’s current contract has two years remaining, and contains a release clause worth around £60million - which could rise to £67.5million if all bonuses are met.

Gunners sporting director Andrea Berta has been heavily active in the market this summer, with the club splashing out nearly £200million on six new players.

The latest, striker Viktor Gyokeres joined up with his new teammates on their Asia tour, after lengthy negotiations with Sporting Lisbon, with the Swedish striker set to make his bow in red and white against bitter rivals Spurs in Hong Kong on Thursday.  

However should Arsenal pursue Eze, sporting direct Berta may need to move certain players on to raise the required funds.

Fringe players could be sold to raise funds. With Fabio Vieira attracting interest from West Ham’s radar, while Leandro Trossard, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Reiss Nelson and Jakub Kiwior have all been linked with exits.

It is understood the Gunners opened talks over a move for Eze back in June.