Eberechi Eze 'to miss Chelsea match'
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The 27-year-old midfielder has been tipped to leave Selhurst Park all summer. Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are the two clubs most widely credited with interest in Eze, who is thought to be open to a move on the north side of the River Thames.
Manchester United and Arsenal launch their Premier League campaigns at Old Trafford in the 4.30pm kick off and Chelsea take on London rivals Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge (2pm) in their opening match. Brentford’s new head coach Keith Andrews takes charge of his first match at Nottingham Forest (2pm).
Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on signing their key target Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace. Spurs are making progress in their talks with the Eagles and the two clubs are expected to reach an agreement in the next 48 hours.