are keen to keep hold of their star midfielder Eberechi Eze amid interest from several Premier League clubs this summer, journalist Ben Jacobs has told GIVEMESPORT.
Despite recent stories linking the 25-year-old with Arsenal and Tottenham, no club has made any direct contact over Eze with Crystal Palace, according to Jacobs.
Speaking to GMS, Jacobs suggested Palace are anticipating a busy transfer window as they are ‘a little bit nervous’ over the potential wave of outgoings this summer.
Eze, alongside central defender Marc Guehi, could be the next big names to follow Michael Olise out the door after the Frenchman agreed to join Bayern Munich last month.
Palace manager Oliver Glasner, who is approaching his first full season in charge, could be left in need of a serious rebuild if Premier League clubs come calling for his key players.
Eze, who has been described as a ‘superstar’ by analyst Ben Mattinson, reportedly has a £60m release clause in his current deal with the Eagles.
Jacobs suggests Palace are ‘well protected’ by the hefty exit fee – both Arsenal and Spurs are unlikely to ‘see value’ in triggering Eze’s clause.
“Nobody’s made any direct contact yet with Crystal Palace. So I think this is a deal that will require a little bit more patience.
“I also don’t think Eze is knocking on the door at this stage to leave. But when the likes of Tottenham or Arsenal, or a club of that magnitude, come calling, they can, you know, clearly offer a pay rise and European football.
“Palace are, to some extent, a little bit nervous, because they’re aware that many of their players are in demand because they had such a good finish to the season, but they’re well protected with Eze. It’s unlikely that either Arsenal two appearances off the bench so far.
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