However, TBR Football revealed that Arsenal’s move for Eze is off, as things stand, and that is great news for Ethan Nwaneri. The reason why the Gunners are not pushing for Eze is that they already have Martin Odegaard, young Max Dowman and Nwaneri himself.

Tottenham are stepping up their efforts to sign Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, according to BBC Sport. Positive progress has been made between the two clubs, though negotiations are still ongoing and a final agreement has not yet been reached.

Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in signing Arsenal star Jakob Kimior this summer. The Eagles face competition from Everton, Wolverhampton, and AC Milan for the 25-year-old defender.

Arsenal agree deal; huge Eze breakthrough; Man Utd suffer Baleba blow; Isak to Liverpool - Plenty of big moves being worked on before the summer transfer window closes

Crystal Palace could be without Eberechi Eze for their Premier League opener against Chelsea due to transfer speculation, according to reports.

Tottenam 'are ahead' of Arsenal for Eberechi Eze but the Gunners are 'waiting on their first choice target to make a decision before submitting a bid'.

Arsenal have adopted a fresh stance over signing Eze amid rival interest from Tottenham and potentially paying over the odds, with Bailey claiming that a move for the England international is actually off for now.