Overview

• Evening Standard reports Eze will not feature against Fredrikstad at Selhurst Park, with the player expected to attend as his transfer nears.
• Arsenal are reported to have gazumped Tottenham by agreeing improved payment terms in a £67.5m deal in principle for the 27-year-old.
• Multiple outlets say a medical is scheduled for Friday, with personal terms set to be finalised if paperwork proceeds as planned.
• UEFA rules cited in coverage state a play-off appearance would not have barred Eze from the Champions League league phase with Arsenal, though league-phase minutes for Palace would delay his registration until knockouts.
• There is a chance of an Arsenal debut against Leeds on Saturday if he is registered by the noon Friday deadline.