Arsenal set to hijack Spurs’ move for Eberechi Eze
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Arsenal are preparing to beat north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur to the signing of Eberechi Eze, with reports claiming the Gunners have reached an agreement in principle with Crystal Palace.
27-year-old midfielder, but Arsenal have stepped in amid concerns over Kai Havertz’s knee injury.
The deal is expected to be worth around
£68 million, close to the value of Eze’s recently expired release clause.
Eze, once on Arsenal’s books as a teenager, has become one of the Premier League’s most sought-after playmakers.
Palace coach Oliver Glasner
has insisted the England international remains committed, confirming he will start Thursday’s UEFA Conference League play-off against Fredrikstad alongside captain Marc Guehi, who is also linked with a move away.
Arsenal, runners-up to Liverpool last season, see Eze as a key addition in their title push, while Spurs — who ended the campaign 17th despite winning the
Europa League — face frustration in their pursuit of the Palace star.
