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.

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;

Arsenal have it in their budget to make two massive signings and a number of small purchases like Kepa Arrizabalaga and Christian Norgaard. With Martin Zubimendi and a new striker – very likely to be Viktor Gyokeres – their marquee signings, Mikel Arteta will need to sell off some players first before he can think about Eze.