Arsenal have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of Eberechi Eze as Crystal Palace have now identified Leicester City attacker Bilal El Khannouss as his potential replacement, according to Sky Sports Switzerland journalist Sacha Tavolieri.
The Gunners want the England international forward and he remains high in their thinking.
Initial talks have taken place between Arsenal and the Eagles, but they have been told they will need to trigger his £68 million release clause to sign him.
The North London club have bolstered their attack with the signings of Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke, but a move for Eze remains in their plans, and Palace are preparing for life without him.
His addition to the Arsenal squad will come in handy given what he brings to the table, and he wants to join them given that he once turned out for their academy as a schoolboy.
Eze started his football career at Hale End before getting released when he was 13 and a return will be a dream come true for him.
He revealed back in 2020 how heartbroken he was after the release, and he will be hoping both clubs can reach a consensus when talks continue.
Signing him means Arteta will have multiple angles of attack given the different styles of play his wingers boast, and it would be quite a shift as the Gunners look to go one better in the Premier League title race in 2025-26.
Eze can play on both wings, as a striker and a number 10, and such versatility, his huge quality and experience will help boost the attacking firepower of Arsenal.
They have strengthened in all positions but are not done yet from the look of things, and getting the Palace star in will be the icing on the cake.
