The Gunners, who have been linked with Eze for most of the summer, are reportedly willing to allow Eze to play in that important match for Palace and have seemingly pulled ahead in the race to sign him as a result. Eze’s ties to Arsenal — he was a childhood supporter and spent time in the academy — probably doesn’t hurt, either.

Arsenal launch a move for Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze, who is expected to choose them ahead of Tottenham.

THE summer transfer window is heading towards a thrilling climax – and Arsenal’s business is definitely far from over! The Gunners are said to be closing in on a deal to sign Eberechi

Arsenal have successfully hijacked Tottenham's deal for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze with a stunning move, while the Alexander Isak saga continues at Newcastle United

Eberechi Eze has snubbed Tottenham and is set to move to Arsenal after the Gunners reignited their interest in the Crystal Palace star on Wednesday.

Arsenal look set to land Eberechi Eze ahead of north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur after rapidly stepping up interest in the Crystal Palace attacker on Wednesday. Even though Eze played for Palace in their season opener against Chelsea on Sunday, the situation appeared to be heading towards a deal with Tottenham.

THE summer transfer window is heading towards a thrilling climax - and Arsenal's business is definitely far from over! The Gunners are said to be closing in on a deal to sign Eberechi Eze, with the Crystal Palace midfielder wanting a move to the Emirates.

Exactly three months ago, Tottenham Hotspur won their first piece of silverware in 17 years. Beating Manchester United in the Europa League final, securing qualification for this season’s Champions League in the process, was supposed to transform the mood around the club and, for a brief time, it did.

Arsenal could sign four players to replace Kai Havertz as they scramble for a replacement ahead of next month's transfer deadline. Arsenal opened their Premier League campaign with a hard-fought win over Manchester United.