Overview

• Multiple outlets report a deal in principle for Eberechi Eze, with figures cited around £60m plus add-ons, in some cases rising toward £68m.
• Eze is booked for a medical on Friday as part of the planned timeline to complete the move.
• Crystal Palace are expected to field Eze in Thursday’s Europa Conference League play-off against Fredrikstad, with manager Oliver Glasner stressing players’ commitment while under contract.
• Tottenham had been in advanced talks and had agreed terms with Eze before Arsenal intervened late to secure his signature.
• Analysts say Eze is intended to boost creativity rather than directly replace the injured Havertz, and his long-standing affinity for Arsenal is cited as a factor in his choice.