Arsenal are being heavily linked with Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, but they would be wise to shift their focus to Rodrygo instead

Arsenal have been told that they must pay over half of Eberechi Eze's release clause upfront if they are to sign him from Crystal Palace this summer.

Oliver Glasner is fuming at Crystal Palace's transfer activity with the FA Cup winners already fighting to keep Arsenal target Eberechi Eze. Fresh off completing the high-profile capture of Viktor Gyokeres, the Gunners have now shifted their focus to Eze and are reportedly preparing a formal bid in the region of £60 million ($81m).

Arsenal are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze after almost sealing a deal for Viktor Gyokeres. Having spent the past two months working to bring Gyokeres to North London, Arsenal are now ready to turn their full attention to bolstering their midfield by targeting Eze, who has emerged as one of their top priorities in the summer.

Arsenal are serious in their hunt for Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze and are set to hold talks with the Eagles after securing a deal for Noni Madueke.