FootballTransfers understands that Arsenal are considering placing a bid for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze after cooling their interest in Real Madrid winger Rodrygo. We are told that Arsenal have put their pursuit of the Brazilian superstar on ice for now as they are unwilling to waste any more time waiting for him to make a decision on his Real Madrid future.

After a standout season for Crystala Palace, which culminated in the 26-year-old scoring the winning goal in the FA Cup final, he is once again hot property. Eze’s current contract is understood to contain a £68million release clause which has sparked a scramble for his signature.

Should a transfer be completed this window, Arteta could put him straight into a new-look front three with one of Benjamin Sesko or Viktor Gyokeres up front. Saka remains on the right. That gives Eze a target to hit and someone to play off, just as he would with Kai Havertz.