Eberechi Eze is in line to make his European debut tonight despite closing in on his dream transfer to boyhood club Arsenal.
The England star is set to start his farewell match for Crystal Palace in the Conference League ahead of a £60million move to north London.
Eze had been confirmed to be starting for Palace on Thursday night
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Eze had been confirmed to be starting for Palace on Thursday nightCredit: Getty
The Gunners made a late swoop for the 27-year-old after rivals Tottenham had been closing in on securing a deal to sign him.
talkSPORT confirmed on Wednesday night that the Gunners and Palace have reached an agreement in principle for £60m, plus add-ons, for the playmaker, which is a club-record sale for the Eagles.
Boyhood Gooner Eze, who also played in the club's academy, went back on his agreement with Spurs to return to the Emirates.
Oliver Glasner had already insisted that Eze's emotional reaction to fans following Saturday's 0-0 draw at Chelsea wasn't a goodbye.
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So with that in mind, talkSPORT.com looks at whether the England international will have the chance to say farewell on the pitch...
Will Eze play for Crystal Palace tonight?
Eagles boss Glasner confirmed on Wednesday that he expects his departing talisman to start when he looked to be destined for Spurs.
“Many of you were surprised [Eze] and Marc [Guehi] started against Chelsea, most of you will be surprised that they will start again tomorrow,” the Austrian told reporters.
“They are committed to the team. The player gives 100 per cent because he is under contract.
“We don't have to say thank you every day, he is getting a few pounds every week.”
Eze has never played in Europe before
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Eze has never played in Europe beforeCredit: Getty
Will Eze be cup-tied for Arsenal in the Champions League?
UEFA regulations have clearly outlined the stipulations regarding players representing multiple clubs in a single season.
Fortunately for Arsenal, should Eze appear as expected against Fredrikstad, this will not affect future Champions League prospects.
This is because qualifying or play-off rounds don't prevent players from turning out for a different team in the league phase of any of UEFA’s top three competitions.
As Crystal Palace’s clash with Fredrikstad is a play-off, and Arsenal are already safely into the league phase of the Champions League, Eze would be allowed to play in both.
Should Eze play in the Conference League proper, then the Gunners would have to wait until the knockout rounds to register him.