Chelsea now want to trigger the £70m release clause included in the contract of an "unbelievable" Premier League star, according to a report.
Blues set for exciting end to the season
As the season approaches its climax, the Blues still have everything to play for, with the result in next Sunday's trip to Nottingham Forest set to decide whether Enzo Maresca's side return to the Champions League next season.
Not only that, but the west Londoners also have the opportunity to become the first club to win all three major European trophies, should they defeat Real Betis in the Conference League final at the end of the month,
In an exclusive interview with Football FanCast, Gus Poyet recently spoke about the importance of Maresca winning the Conference League, despite it not being the most prestigious competition, saying: "I think for him, Chelsea winning the European competition will be the platform to build on for next season. It's always important winning a trophy for Chelsea and you cannot lose that.
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£172k-per-week star keen to join Chelsea regardless of Champions League race
He'd want the move to Stamford Bridge no strings attached.
In order to compete for the more major honours next season, however, Chelsea may need to strengthen this summer, and a report from Spain has now revealed they are lining up a move for Eberechi Eze, fresh off the back of the winger scoring the winner in the FA Cup final.
Such is the Blues' level of interest, they are willing to trigger the £70m release clause in Eze's contract, but there may be competition for the Crystal Palace star's signature, with Manchester City also making moves.
Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze celebrates with the trophy after winning the FA Cup
Palace are, understandably, reluctant to sell the 26-year-old, but the England international thinks this summer could be the perfect time to leave and start competing for major trophies more regularly elsewhere.
Eze could be "unbelievable" signing for Chelsea
The 26-year-old could now be tempted to remain at Selhurst Park beyond the summer, with his goal in the shock 1-0 FA Cup final victory over Manchester City securing Europa League football for the Eagles next season.
However, the London-born attacker has certainly earned a big move this summer, having regularly provided goals and assists in all three of the domestic competitions he has competed in this season.
Competition Appearances Goals Assists
Premier League 32 7 8
FA Cup 5 4 1
EFL Cup 4 2 2
The Palace star has been performing at a very high level for quite some time, having been lauded as "unbelievable" by Statman Dave last season, so it is little wonder that some of the Premier League's top clubs are queuing up for his signature.
Right now, Eze will undoubtedly want to revel in the glory of securing a first-ever major trophy for Palace, but the Englishman will have a difficult decision to make this summer, as a move to Chelsea could be of great appeal, should they manage to qualify for the Champions League.