Liverpool are looking to strengthen their defence this summer and Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi is their top target, with the England international out of contract next summer

This is far more than bragging rights, however, because in Eberechi Eze, Arsenal, and Mikel Arteta have a key component part solved in how they will counter the suffocating low-block football that they came up against time and time again against last season.

Arsenal are closing in on signing Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, who has suffered just one major injury in his career. While Mikel Arteta bolsters his ranks at the Emirates Stadium, Eze appeared set to join North London rivals Tottenham.

Arsenal look to have secured the signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace but Mikel Arteta has been told he must now deliver the Premier League title to the Emirates

Eberechi Eze grew up supporting the Gunners and is now poised to move to the Emirates after Mikel Arteta's side hijacked Tottenham's move for him.

The Switzerland international has moved to Elland Road for a fee of up to £18million (€20.8m, $24.3m). The Athletic reported on August 14 that Leeds were interested in a move for the 25-year-old versatile attacking player, who underwent his medical on Wednesday ahead of the move.

Transfer news LIVE!The summer transfer window has entered its final stretch with Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United among the clubs looking to get some big deals over the line. The Gunners are closing in on the signing of Eberechi Eze following a huge twist earlier in the week.

THE summer transfer window is heading towards a thrilling climax – and Arsenal’s business is definitely far from over! Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze is set to undergo his

Eze to undergo Arsenal medical, Spurs scramble to sign alternative, Isak to Liverpool update - The latest transfers, gossip and rumours as deadline day begins to pull into view

Arsenal secretly secured a deal for Eberechi Eze, outmaneuvering Tottenham's delayed offer. The Gunners' decisive move, accelerated by Havertz's injury, highlights their strategic transfer approach and strengthens their title bid.

ARSENAL are in a race against time to register incoming star Eberechi Eze in time for their game against Leeds tomorrow. Eze, 27, is undergoing a medical with the Gunners today after they