Arsenal have made a surprise move to hijack Tottenham Hotspur's deal for Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze, following a knee injury to forward Kai Havertz.
According to reports, the Gunners have swiftly entered negotiations for the 27-year-old England international as they look to strengthen their attacking options after Havertz was sidelined with an injury that is currently being assessed by the club's medical team.
The situation has created a dramatic twist in the transfer saga, as Tottenham were reportedly in advanced talks with Crystal Palace and had already agreed personal terms with Eze. However, the player's connection to Arsenal appears to be influencing developments.
Eze, who came through Arsenal's Hale Academy in his youth career, is understood to prefer a return to the Emirates over a move to their North London rivals. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reportedly already held personal discussions with the midfielder to convince him of the project at Arsenal.
The creative midfielder has established himself as one of the Premier League's most exciting talents during his time at Crystal Palace, earning him a place in the England squad and attracting interest from several top clubs.
This potential signing comes at a crucial time for Arsenal, who are looking to maintain their competitive edge in the Premier League title race. The loss of Havertz, who has been instrumental in Arteta's tactical setup, has forced the club to act quickly in the transfer market.
Crystal Palace will likely command a significant fee for their star player, though exact figures have not yet been disclosed. The Eagles have previously been reluctant to part with Eze, but may now face the reality of losing him to one of the Premier League's top clubs.
As the transfer window progresses, all eyes will be on how this three-way negotiation develops between Arsenal, Tottenham, and Crystal Palace, with Eze's preference potentially being the deciding factor.
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