Arsenal's hopes of adding Eberechi Eze to their squad this summer have been handed a significant boost following news that Crystal Palace will be demoted to the Conference League. UEFA confirmed on Friday that the FA Cup winners have been banned from the Europa League after being found in breach of its multi-club ownership rules.

Eberechi Eze remains high on Arsenal's shortlist for the summer transfer window and the Gunners are planning to step up their pursuit of the Crystal Palace star

Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and midfielder Martin Zubimendi this summer as they aim to sign attacking reinforcements; Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze, Rodrygo and Viktor Gyokeres are transfer targets for Mikel Artetas side;