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Arsenal have launched a move for Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze.
Sources have told BBC Sport Arsenal will offer around £60m for the England forward, who is also wanted by Tottenham.
Talks between Tottenham and Crystal Palace have accelerated over the past few days, with multiple sources telling BBC Sport they were progressing positively.
The Gunners have concerns over a knee injury sustained by forward Kai Havertz and Eze would offer Mikel Arteta an option in that area of the field.
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner said on Wednesday that Eze will start in Thursday's Uefa Conference League play-off tie against Fredrikstad, along with Liverpool-linked Marc Guehi, as they remain "committed to the team".
More to follow.