Arsenal remain attentive to Eberechi Eze's situation at Crystal Palace, with the midfielder’s £68 million ($90m) release clause now expired, Sporting News understands. The Gunners have held a long-standing interest in Eze,

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Report: Arsenal’s Pursuit of Eberechi Eze Dealt Huge Blow. Arsenal are reportedly poised to miss the deadline to trigger the release clause in Eberechi Eze’s Crystal Palace contract, which represents a major blow to their hopes of signing the sought-after playmaker.

Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze this summer, but it remains to be seen if the Gunners can strike a deal for the 27-year-old