Arsenal fans have been sent into meltdown after seeing how Eberechi Eze reacted when he was asked if he is joining the Gunners.
Eze, who scored the winner against Manchester City, in the FA Cup final to give Crystal Palace their first ever major trophy, returned to Wembley on Sunday to help the Eagles win the Community Shield against Premier League champions Liverpool.
The clash finished 2-2, with Liverpool new boys Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong on target and Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr netting for Oliver Glasner's men.
Palace prevailed 3-2 on penalties, as despite Eze seeing his effort saved by Alisson Becker - Mo Salah, Alexis Mac Allister and Harvey Elliott all missed from 12 yards.
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Having been forced off late on and replaced by hero Justin Devenny, skipper Marc Guehi walked out the steps to lift another piece of silverware.
But when Eze was walking back down to the pitch alongside his medal-wearing teammate, he acknowledged some fans who were shouting his name.
Responding to recent speculation, one asked him, 'Eze are you coming to Arsenal?' and fans interpreted his smile as confirmation that he is moving to the Emirates Stadium.
One fan reacted: "He smiled so that basically means yes, nah?"
A second agreed: "He smiled and wave so he’s penned a 5 year."
A third added: "He nodded his head?? That should mean yes."
A fourth stated: "Heheh that smile we cannot fumble this pleaseeeee arsenalll."
Arsenal have brought in six new signings in the summer but they are still reportedly in the hunt for Eze and plan to contact Palace regarding his situation.
Mikel Arteta is believed to want a new left winger and after Eze's £68 million release clause expired, Arsenal are hopeful they can snap him up for a cheaper price.
The England international still has two years remaining on his deal at Selhurst Park.
Topics: Arsenal, Crystal Palace, Community Shield, Liverpool
Josh Lawless