Arsenal’s interest in Crystal Palace winger Eberechi Eze has been confirmed, with Mikel Arteta’s side ready to move for the 27-year-old.

Eze, who turned 27 on Sunday, has a £68million release clause inserted into his current contract at Selhurst Park, payable in instalments. His deal expires in 2027. Palace are believed to value the player broadly in line with that figure and will not let him leave for a heavily cut-price fee.

Arsenal are in the market for a number of attacking players and Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze has now emerged as a serious summer transfer target for Mikel Arteta and Co