Arsenal have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, beating rivals Tottenham Hotspur to his signature.
Gatekeepers News reports that Tottenham had been close to signing the 27-year-old midfielder, but Arsenal stepped in following concerns over Kai Havertz’s knee injury.
According to The Athletic, the Gunners have reached an agreement in principle with Palace, with the deal worth around £68 million ($91 million), the same amount Spurs were ready to pay.
Speaking to reporters, Palace coach Oliver Glasner said both Eze and captain Marc Guehi, who has been linked with Liverpool, would start the match.
He said, “Before Chelsea, I think many of you were surprised that Marc and Ebs started and played almost the whole game.”
“Most of you will be surprised that they will start again tomorrow because of all the rumours. But again, they are committed.”
“They are committed to the team, they have a contract here, they played a crucial part that we could be so successful, and they will play a crucial part as long as they are here.”
“ Because they are good, they are committed to the team, and when one of the players leave, which I don’t know at the moment, then they want to leave as players who always gave 100 percent for Crystal Palace.”
“ This is what they did since they signed, and this is what we expect from them until the end of their contract, whenever this is.”
Guehi’s contract runs until 2026, while Eze’s deal expires in 2027.
