Eberechi Eze set to join Arsenal
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With Eberechi Eze heading for boyhood club Arsenal after the Gunners stole a march on north London rivals Spurs - who looked certain to sign him - what's the full story in yet another dramatic saga in one of the most memorable transfer windows ever?
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Anders Limpar believes the expected arrival of Eberechi Eze could ultimately frustrate Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard and Noni Madueke. Earlier this week, the Crystal Palace midfielder looked all set to sign for Tottenham Hotspur.
Wright, as Eze hopes to imminently do, trod the now legendary path from south London to Arsenal. He has London spirit. London energy. London style. His personality, as well as his ability, is a big part of the attraction, and the connections he already shares with England team-mates at Arsenal ensure he would be welcomed with open arms.
When Arsenal exec Tim Lewis called Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish late on Wednesday afternoon to tell him that his club would meet the asking price for Eberechi Eze, he did so safe in the knowledge that with those words the deal was effectively done.
THE summer transfer window is heading towards a thrilling climax – and Arsenal’s business is definitely far from over! According to reports in Spain, the Gunners would be keen to bring