Overview

• Eze has agreed terms and is undergoing a medical, with confirmation expected after the registration deadline that rules him out of Saturday’s match against Leeds.
• Tottenham had reached an agreement for a similar fee last weekend before Arsenal intervened to secure the transfer.
• Arsenal are emphasizing the player’s choice, with Mikel Arteta saying the first requirement for any signing is wanting to join the club.
• Tottenham boss Thomas Frank responded that Spurs do not want players who are unwilling to wear the badge.
• Eze, 27, delivered 14 goals and 12 assists for Crystal Palace last season and is viewed as a versatile option on the left or in a central role for Arsenal.