Arsenal are poised to snatch Eberechi Eze from under the noses of arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur in what could be one of the most audacious moves of the Premier League’s summer transfer window, it was reported on Wednesday.
Spurs appeared to be on course to bring the 27-year-old Crystal Palace attacking midfielder to their corner of north London.
However, it is now being suggested that Arsenal, amid concerns over a knee injury to Kai Havertz, may scupper the deal and bring England international Eze, who was released by the Gunners as a 13-year-old, to the Emirates.
The Athletic reported that Arsenal had reached an agreement in principle with Palace to sign Eze, with the deal worth in the region of the expired £68 million ($91 million) release clause, matching the level of fee Spurs were prepared to pay.
Arsenal’s interest increased after Havertz suffered an injury setback.
