Eberechi Eze ’s £68million release clause at Crystal Palace expires on August 15. Standard Sport understands the release clause remains active until that date, when the Premier League season begins with Liverpool hosting Bournemouth.

Arsenal have enjoyed a fruitful summer on the transfer front and Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze remains in their sights as they look to strengthen further. Eze’s release clause is understood to be around £68million, but Arsenal have been hesitant to meet this fee and would ideally like to do a deal below that sum.

Crystal Palace have informed Arsenal that they would have to pay at least £35m in advance to sign Eberechi Eze, with the rest of the 27-year-old attacking midfielder's £67.5m fee due in instalments. (Guardian) The Eagles are ready to offer £27.