EBERECHI EZE is set to treble his current salary as Crystal Palace get set to offer the star a new contract.
The Eagles are keen to keep the midfielder in their long-term plans and are ready to put a mammoth release clause in the new contract.
It would be a huge boost for the Londoners who are working to tie down their biggest stars.
In recent months Michael Olise, Jordan Ayew and Sam Johnstone all put their names down to stay with the Eagles.
And now the 25-year-old is set to follow in their footsteps after rejecting several offers from other clubs during the summer.
One club in particular was Manchester City who had Eze under their radar with Pep Guardiola believed to be a big fan.
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But Palace are now closing in on keeping the England international with a new contract that is set to treble his current salary.
According to TEAMTalk a hefty release clause will be included in the new deal but the exact amount is yet to be decided.
Eze moved to Selhurst Park in 2020 and signed a five-year deal – he has since made 98 appearances and scored 16 goals.
With his contract due to run out in the summer of 2025, the Eagles currently rate the midfielder around £50million.
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The talented midfielder has lined up 15 assists and has a goal contribution every 3.1 times he plays.
He made his senior debut for England in June – coming on as a 70th-minute substitute for James Maddison in a 4–0 Uefa Euro 2024 qualifying win against Malta.
Eze then made his secondnd England appearance against Scotland in September.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace fans will be happy to hear the club is also eyeing up new deals for defenders Marc Guehi and Joachim Andersen.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
