Eberechi Eze looks certain to become the seventh signing of the transfer window after Arsenal hijacked Tottenham’s deal at the 11th hour. The Crystal Palace midfielder is set to sign for a fee of £60million plus add-ons over the coming days.

Arsenal’s once formidable defender has endured a personal dip in form over recent months. Saliba was again shaky during an opening weekend victory over Manchester United on Sunday which saw the entire team struggle. Once more, the Gunners had to rely upon a set-piece goal to secure three scratchy points.

Arsenal are favourites to be crowned Premier League champions this season. That was the view of Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah when asked about the Gunners’ title chances at the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) awards event on Tuesday night.