- Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner indicated that Eberechi Eze has likely played his last game for the club.
- Eze reportedly pulled out of Crystal Palace's Conference League play-off match against Fredrikstad on Thursday morning, citing illness.
- Arsenal is reportedly close to finalising a £60 million deal for the England international, with confirmation possible this weekend.
- Glasner expressed frustration over Crystal Palace's lack of transfer activity, stating the club missed the chance to replace Eze early enough.
- Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish acknowledged Eze's departure, stating the club must move on and find new players.
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