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Widespread reports have revealed the attacking midfielder’s contract is believed to have included a £68million release clause that expired on 1 August.
However, Arsenal have decided not to trigger Eze’s release clause as they continue to negotiate with Palace.
Eberechi Eze’s Crystal Palace stats (Credit: Imago)
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This article contains exclusive comment from Stefan Borson, a former financial adviser to Man City.
Arsenal are backing Mikel Arteta in the transfer market after securing several new additions this summer.
The Gunners have signed Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard, Cristhian Mosquera, Viktor Gyokeres and Madueke, with those deals setting them back close to £200million.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson said: “I just don’t think they want to pay £68million in total for Eze.
“Palace may well sell for less and Arsenal clearly seem to think that they might.
“I think maybe Arsenal just don’t want the player enough.
I’m a little bit surprised that they would let the release clause come and go.
“I think once you have a serious interest in the player, I can’t imagine that they’re going to get him for materially less than the release clause, and it removes all of that uncertainty by going for the release clause.
“Maybe they just simply can’t afford another signing, but I think it’s unlikely.”
Arsenal are looking to sign Eberechi Eze this summer (Credit: Imago)
In terms of a potential exit at the Emirates Stadium, recruitment expert Mick Brown told Football Insider Arsenal are planning to accept Gabriel Jesus offers heading into the final weeks of the transfer window.
Gyokeres’ arrival from Sporting Lisbon has seen the Brazil international drop down the pecking order in north London.
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