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Arsenal have dramatically stolen Eberechi Eze from Tottenham’s grasp and are set to sign the England international after he bid farewell to Crystal Palace last night. The Gunners moved quickly after the news that Kai Havertz damaged his knee in their win over Manchester United,
BBC Sport looks at Eberechi Eze's journey from being released by Arsenal to be on the cusp of a return to the club 14 years later.
Eberechi Eze has been left out of Crystal Palace's team for its Conference League playoff match on Thursday amid reports the England forward is about to join Arsenal.
Eberechi Eze is now expected to join Arsenal after the Gunners came back in for him in the 11th hour, despite agreeing a move in principle to join north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur within the last 24 hours.
The Gunners target won't be playing on Thursday in the Conference League for Palace, but what does this all mean for this availability for Arsenal in UCL, should his transfer be finalized?
Eberechi Eze will not play in Crystal Palace’s Europa Conference League play-off first leg against Fredrikstad on Thursday night ahead of his imminent move to Arsenal. Palace head coach Oliver Glasner said on Wednesday that Eze and club captain Marc Guehi would both start Thursday’s game despite their uncertain futures.
Paul Merson has provided his insight on Arsenal’s acquisition of Eberechi Eze, suggesting that the attacker’s arrival significantly raises expectations for the club this season. The signing of Eze adds to a wealth of attacking talent at the Emirates ...