Arsenal have made a surprise approach to Crystal Palace today in a bid to sign attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze. The move comes just hours after news broke that Kai Havertz is set for a spell on the sidelines with a knee injury, leaving Mikel Arteta’s side short of creative firepower in midfield.

The Gunners are understood to be preparing an enticing package for both the player and Palace, as they look to secure Eze’s signature before rivals Tottenham make their own move. Spurs have long admired the England international, and Arsenal’s sudden entry into the race has intensified the battle for his services.

Eze, 26, has been one of the Premier League’s standout performers over the past two seasons, admired for his flair, vision, and ability to change games single-handedly. Palace are reluctant to lose their star man, but Arsenal’s urgency and willingness to pay big may force the club into tough negotiations in the coming days.