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.

Arsenal remain keen on recruiting Crystal Palace talisman Eberechi Eze before the summer transfer window shuts, but Liverpool's pursuit of Eagles centre-back Marc Guehi could scupper proceedings

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