Crystal Palace reportedly had an Eberechi Eze replacement lined up as they were 'convinced' the Manchester City-linked player would leave.

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish is 'astounded' the club managed to keep hold of Eberechi Eze this summer. The England international was linked to Man City.

Manchester City were rumoured to be primed to make a move for Eze, who had a £60 million (€71m) release clause in his contract until 16 August. Neither club triggered that figure and while there were later reports that a £68m (€80.5m) bid could be launched later in the window, no move was ultimately made.

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish expressed surprise at the lack of concrete approaches for Eberechi Eze despite Manchester City tracking him over the summer. Eze is considered an outstanding footballer and person.

Manchester City were linked with signing Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace to bolster their midfield. The 26 year-old England international is a ball-carrying wizard who would have brought penetration and precision to the City midfield. However, with Gundogan's return, Eze's move is highly unlikely to materialise.

Sky Sports News has already reported this summer that Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze is another player City admire.

Sky Sports News has reported that Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze is another player Manchester City admire.

Manchester City is interested in signing Eberechi Eze. Crystal Palace demanded that his £60 million plus £8 million in add-ons release clause be met. However, the release clause has now expired, meaning Crystal Palace can demand whatever fee they wish for the player.

Manchester City has joined the race for Eberechi Eze, the offensive midfielder from Crystal Palace who continues to attract interest. Reports from the Daily Mail indicate that any club wanting to sign the London-born player will now have to negotiate with Palace, as his release clause of around £60 million (70 + 8 million euros) has expired. The Eagles are expected to demand a price significantly higher than the clause for the midfielder, who scored 11 goals and provided 4 assists in 27 Premier League matches last season. Manchester City will have to break the bank if Pep Guardiola's club wants to secure the services of the English international (7 caps).

Manchester City are considering making an offer for Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze, with Pep Guardiola plotting some tactical tweaks for the upcoming season.

Manchester City is targeting the versatile 26-year-old offensive player, who scored 11 goals in 26 Premier League matches last season. Eze is under contract with Crystal Palace until June 2027 and is valued at 80 million euros.

Manchester City is targeting Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, valued at 80 million euros. Tottenham, Liverpool, and Arsenal are also interested in the player.

Manchester City is interested in Eberechi Eze, who scored 11 goals last season and has a contract until 2027. Crystal Palace is asking for around 70 million euros for the player.

Manchester City is interested in Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace. The player's versatility is highly valued by the club. Eze has recently extended his contract until 2027 and is valued at around 80 million euros. Tottenham, Liverpool, and Arsenal have also shown interest in him.

Eberechi Eze has admirers such as Manchester City. He has a £60m release clause in his contract.

Manchester City is interested in Eberechi Eze and may offer 60 million euros, especially if De Bruyne departs for Saudi Arabia.

Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze is understood to be admired and tracked by Manchester City. He is likely to be looked at more seriously if a forward departs from Manchester City.

Manchester City is interested in signing Eberechi Eze. Pep Guardiola admires the player and Crystal Palace is demanding 80M€ for the transfer.

Manchester City, under the request of Guardiola, is targeting Eze from Crystal Palace. This move is more likely if De Bruyne accepts offers from the Saudi League.

Manchester City are reportedly considering Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze as a replacement if Kevin De Bruyne departs.

Manchester City is interested in Eberechi Eze as a potential replacement for Kevin De Bruyne. The transfer fee could be around 70 million euros. However, Crystal Palace is keen to retain Eze, especially after losing Michael Olise to Bayern.

According to the 'Guardian', Eberechi Eze could be a potential replacement for De Bruyne. The English international's contract reportedly includes a release clause requiring a fee of at least 70 million pounds (around 83 million euros).

Manchester City are reportedly set to join the race for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.

Man City have been linked with Eze on and off since last summer. In light of Kevin de Bruyne's future becoming increasingly uncertain, Eze has reemerged as an option for Pep Guardiola.

Manchester City is reportedly considering a move for Eze this summer.

Manchester City is also monitoring the English international Eberechi Eze.

Eze was a target for Manchester City last summer. The minimum price for negotiation is set at 60 million pounds (70 million euros). Eze is 25 years old and has a contract until 2027. Eze is happy at Palace and is looking forward to a potential transfer that would be beneficial for him.

Eze is a player who is coveted by many top Premier League sides, with reports linking him to Manchester City.