Fabrizio Romano reports that Crystal Palace have made contact with Arsenal to sign a forward, but the specific player in question is Dan Casey, a youngster from Arsenal, not Eberechi Eze. Romano confirms that Crystal Palace are interested in signing Casey, while Arsenal hopes to tie him down to a new deal.

On the other hand, Romano also mentions that Arsenal is interested in signing Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze. The Gunners have been in contact with Eze’s representatives and are working on reaching a club-to-club agreement. Eze is reportedly tempted by the opportunity to join Arsenal, but negotiations could be complicated due to Crystal Palace’s valuation of the player.

Key Points:

– Eberechi Eze’s Transfer: Arsenal has been in talks with Eze’s camp, and the player is interested in joining the Gunners. However, club-to-club talks have yet to begin.
– Release Clause: Eze’s release clause has expired, but Crystal Palace is expected to demand a significant transfer fee, around £68 million.
– Potential Swap Deal: There were reports of a potential swap deal involving Ben Doak, but it’s unclear if this is still on the table.
– Competition: Tottenham and other clubs are also interested in Eze, which could drive up the transfer fee ¹ ² ³.

Arsenal’s Interest in Eze

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta sees Eze as the perfect player to add to his squad. The Gunners are looking to strengthen their attacking options and believe Eze’s skills would be a valuable asset. With the transfer window closing soon, Arsenal will need to move quickly to secure Eze’s signature ¹.