Crystal Palace are expected to open initial talks with Eberechi Eze over a new contract. The 25-year-old attacking midfielder joined from Queens Park Rangers in August 2020 and has entered the final 24 months of his existing deal. Eze fought back from a serious Achilles injury to establish himself as a key player at Selhurst Park and has recently broken into the England squad. Manchester City were strongly considering the playmaker as they looked to bolster this summer, especially following an injury to Kevin De Bruyne. City, though, ultimately opted to sign Matheus Nunes from Wolverhampton...
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