CRYSTAL PALACE’S Eberechi Eze could be auditioning for a move to Manchester City in the FA Cup final.
The 26-year-old delivered a masterclass in the semi-final, scoring a stunning goal to lead his side to a 3–0 victory over Aston Villa.
His performance not only secured Palace a place in the final against Pep Guardiola‘s side but also reignited transfer speculation linking him with several Premier League giants.
Throughout this campaign, the midfielder has been a standout performer for Palace, recording 12 goals and 11 assists.
SunSport understands that Eze has long been on the radar of top clubs, including Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, and Arsenal, all of whom have expressed interest in acquiring his services.
Tottenham Hotspur in particular are believed to hold a strong advantage in the race for Eze.
However, with Kevin De Bruyne’s future imminent exit Guardiola’s side may suddenly find themselves in need of a midfielder with Eze’s skill set and Premier League experience.
Sources suggest Eze is determined to play Champions League football and will take his time in deciding his next move.
Arsenal have also been monitoring Eze’s progress. While not as aggressive in their pursuit, the Gunners are reportedly keeping a close eye on his situation.
As the transfer window approaches, Eze’s future remains uncertain however, a decisive performance in the FA Cup final would undoubtedly increase his stock.
Last summer, Crystal Palace turned down several offers from Newcastle for defender Marc Guehi.
But the centre-back is entering the final year of his contract – and is prepared to run it down to land a dream transfer to Real Madrid or Barcelona.
Palace are well aware that Eze has been incredibly professional, staying loyal when Michael Olise left for Bayern Munich and has since established himself as a key figure under Oliver Glasner.
But this summer will test chairman Steve Parish’s resolve.
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