Arsenal have launched a transfer for Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze.

Sources have advised BBC Sport Arsenal will supply round £60m for the England ahead, who can be needed by Tottenham.

Talks between Tottenham and Crystal Palace have accelerated over the previous few days, with a number of sources telling BBC Sport they had been progressing positively.

The Gunners have issues over a knee harm sustained by ahead Kai Havertz and Eze, 27, would supply Mikel Arteta an possibility in that space of the sphere.

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner mentioned on Wednesday that Eze will begin in Thursday’s Uefa Convention League play-off tie towards Fredrikstad, together with Liverpool-linked Marc Guehi, as they continue to be “dedicated to the group”.

Sources have advised BBC Sport Eze desires to hitch Arsenal earlier than the switch window closes on 1 September.

Eze had a aim dominated out when Palace started their Premier League marketing campaign with a draw at Chelsea on Sunday.

The England worldwide has an expired launch clause in his contract which was value an preliminary £60m, plus an extra £8m in add-ons.

Palace benefited vastly from Eze’s 14 objectives throughout all competitions final season, having scored of their 1-0 FA Cup remaining win towards Manchester Metropolis.

Eze joined the Eagles from Queens Park Rangers for £19.5m in 2020 and his present deal runs till the summer time of 2027.