Arsenal are pushing to sign Crystal Palace’s star playmaker Eberechi Eze, with TEAMtalk sources revealing the amount the Gunners are willing to pay, with a contract already in the pipeline.

The 27-year-old played a crucial role in Palace’s historic 2023/24 campaign in which they won the FA Cup – the first major trophy in their history – and qualified for European football.

Oliver Glasner is still at risk of losing Eze, though, with Arsenal zeroing in on a move for the attacking midfielder after sealing a deal for top striker target Viktor Gyokeres, whose arrival at the Emirates will be announced imminently.

Negotiations have hit a sticking point over Eze’s valuation, however. TEAMtalk understands that Arsenal are prepared to offer £55million (€63m / $74m) for Eze, while Palace are holding firm on their £68million (€78m / $92m) price tag, unwilling to budge on their stance as the transfer window nears it’s final weeks.