Overview
- Arsenal matched Tottenham’s bid for Eberechi Eze after Kai Havertz’s injury, with the Crystal Palace attacker choosing the Gunners and undergoing a Friday medical.
- Thomas Frank said he will not sign players who do not want to join Tottenham, stressing the importance of commitment to the club’s badge.
- Spurs are stretched in attack with James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski sidelined, with further injuries affecting the squad for the trip to Manchester City.
- Richarlison remains the starting No 9 after a brace against Burnley, while Mohammed Kudus impressed on debut and options include Mathys Tel, Brennan Johnson and Dominic Solanke.
- Tottenham have added only Joao Palhinha and Kudus so far this summer, and Frank voiced confidence the club will secure another signing before the deadline.