Arsenal, Tottenham and Eberechi Eze
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Eberechi Eze is close to joining Tottenham after Arsenal backed out of the race. The England international is expected to start for Crystal Palace in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off against Fredrikstad on Thursday before sealing a £60m move to Spurs.
Newcastle are under pressure to sign a new striker this summer. Callum Wilson was released following the expiration of his contract, but Eddie Howe’s side were forced to start the season without a recognised centre forward after Isak began his own protest over his desired move to Liverpool.
Arsenal's stunning coup to snatch Eberechi Eze away from Spurs is a ruthless statement of intent, says BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty
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To The Lane And Back on MSNTottenham increase bid for ‘incredible’ transfer target after crushing Eze blow
Tottenham Hotspur suffered a cruel blow last night in their summer transfer plans with Arsenal hijacking their deal for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.