Arsenal set for €70m Eberechi Eze BATTLE

Cameron Smith

Updated: 22 Jul 2024 04:47 CDT
3 min read

Manchester City are reportedly considering a summer move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze amid concerns over Kevin de Bruyne’s future at the club.

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Eze, 26, has been heavily linked with a Selhurst Park departure over the past few months, and FootballTransfers understands that Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are all interested in the England international.

We have been informed that Mikel Arteta’s side have contacted Eze’s representatives to understand whether he would be keen on an Arsenal move, while Tottenham have also spoken to the player’s agent.

The Mirror have now reported that Man City are considering pursuing a move for Eze if De Bruyne leaves this summer.

The former QPR star scored 11 goals and provided four assists in 27 Premier League appearances last season and his form has attracted interest from the reigning champions.

However, Palace will reportedly only let Eze leave if his initial €71.2 million release clause is triggered. Oliver Glasner’s side have already sold Michael Olise to Bayern Munich this summer, while Marc Guehi is wanted by multiple top Premier League clubs.

As a result, the Eagles are hoping to retain Eze this summer as they look to build on a promising end to the 2023-24 English top flight campaign.

© IMAGO - Eberechi Eze in action for England

Kevin de Bruyne to Saudi Arabia?

Although Fabrizio Romano has shut down rumours that De Bruyne has agreed a move to Al-Ittihad, a summer switch to the Saudi Pro League remains an option for the Belgium international.

He has just two years left on his current contract at Man City and has been continuously linked with a move to Saudi Arabia over the past year.

He is a key target for the richest league in football, and Man City are eyeing up Eze as they prepare for De Bruyne’s possible exit.