Eberechi Eze transfer bombshell as Arsenal respond after Tottenham talks

Arsenal have made a late move for Eberechi Eze in the wake of the injury to Kai Havertz.

The England international has been heavily linked with a move away from Crystal Palace this summer and it has seemed likely for some time that a move to Tottenham was on the cards.

However, now it seems there has been a fresh twist with Eze's future with Arsenal now stepping up their interest.

Arsenal now face a race to convince Palace to agree to a move and to beat Tottenham to the signing of the 27-year-old. football.london understands that the Gunners had been the preference of the player who played for the team as a youngster and has supported them too.

It was reported by football.london earlier on Wednesday that Spurs and Palace were locked in talks with the hope of reaching an agreement for Eze's transfer.

There have also been reports that Palace were waiting to sign off on the deal until they secured a suitable replacement.

It seems, though, that the delay has allowed Arsenal to swoop in and beat Tottenham to Eze's signature. As the Athletic have reported, Eze wants the Gunners as a priority. This means potentially signing a player of potential world-class quality and gazumping their North London rivals in the process.

Eze had a £67.5million release clause in his contract at Palace which expired earlier this month.

Arsenal have made a move for Eze in the aftermath of an injury to Havertz. football.london understands that despite awaiting scans for the German international’s situation which developed following the match with Manchester United, the concern surrounding the player has prompted the move for the Crystal Palace talisman.

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