This article was originally published on www.si.com as Report: Arsenal’s Pursuit of Eberechi Eze Dealt Huge Blow. Arsenal are reportedly poised to miss the deadline to trigger the release clause in Eberechi Eze’s Crystal Palace contract, which represents a major blow to their hopes of signing the sought-after playmaker.

Eberechi Eze is Arsenal's next attacking target after a summer which has already seen the Gunners revamp their forward line.

Arsenal’s pursuit of Eberechi Eze might’ve hit an unfortunate roadblock as Crystal Palace set out their stall. However, the Gunners aren’t said to be worried by their London rivals’ demands and still remain confident about signing the England international this summer.