Oliver Glasner gives Arsenal clear Eberechi Eze transfer response as next deal planned

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has commented on the future of Eberechi Eze amid continued links to Arsenal and it could be good news for Mikel Arteta.

The Gunners are interested in signing the Palace starand remain the club's priority target at this current stage of the transfer window. football.london understands that there is hope a deal can be agreed before the window closes but a move is reliant on player sales.

Arsenal have already signed six players in the summer with over £250million spent and if several players depart who are deemed surplus to requirements,Eze could become signing number seven.

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With just three weeks until the transfer window closes, speculation is intensifying regarding the future of Eze. However, speaking in his pre-match Community Shield press conference, Glasner has dropped a small hint on whether the England international will leave or not.

Asked if Eze will continue to play for Palace beyond the transfer window deadline at the start of September, the Austrian said: "He will play on Sunday, definitely."

football.london understands that the Gunners were after three attacking signings at the start of the window. Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke have filled two of them spots but a third is yet to arrive.

Ethan Nwaneri's contract renewal at the Emirates Stadium means Arsenal have the option of a potential first-team star in the academy graduate. Currently,there remain plenty of obstacles and alternative actions between Eze coming to the club.

There is also the impressive breakthrough of Max Dowman. Despite being 15, the midfielder has been superb in pre-season and has been touted to play a part in Arteta's squad this year.