Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move for Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi who has a £68m release clause in his contract which expires at the start of the Premier League season. After a summer of heavy spending, Arsenal may have to sanction departures to raise the cash necessary to prise Eze away from Selhurst Park.

Arsenal: Mikel Arteta 'open' to more transfers as Gunners retain interest in Eberechi Eze - Gunners are hopeful of adding to their squad before the summer transfer window closes

Arsenal have already signed six players this summer but Arteta has said more incomings are possible ahead of the September 1 deadline.