Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal have not swooped for Eberechi Eze because Kai Havertz has suffered a knee injury. Havertz has been dealing with a knee issue since last Sunday’s game at Old Trafford, which Arsenal won 1-0.

Arsenal pounced to beat north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur to a deal on Wednesday, matching the Spurs offer and persuading Eze to join them instead. Spurs hadn’t finalised their agreement due to Palace wanting Eze to play the first leg of a Conference League play-off, which he subsequently didn’t feature in anyway.

ARSENAL are in a race against time to register incoming star Eberechi Eze in time for their game against Leeds tomorrow. Eze, 27, is undergoing a medical with the Gunners today after they

ARSENAL were rushing to register incoming star Eberechi Eze in time for their game against Leeds tomorrow. Eze, 27, is undergoing a medical with the Gunners today after they sensationally hijacked

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has played down speculation surrounding Eberechi Eze’s move to the Emirates, insisting the Crystal Palace midfielder is not yet part of his squad despite reports of a completed medical.

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 on Thursday night. The Gunners moved quickly after the news that Kai Havertz damaged his knee in their win over Manchester United,

Arsenal have learnt whether their impending star signing will run the risk of their dramatic deal with Crystal Palace falling at the last.