A mural of Eberechi Eze outside of the Emirates has been defaced by vandals ahead of his move to the Emirates. A notorious street artist knocked up a painting of the Crystal Palace and England

Eberechi Eze could make his long-awaited Arsenal debut as soon as Saturday when the Gunners host Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium

David Ornstein has now revealed that Tottenham were actually ready to increase their offer to the release clause value after finding out that Arsenal were attempting a hijack. Unfortunately for them, it was too late, as the Gunners were prepared to match that, and Eze chose Arsenal over Spurs.

Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal have not swooped for Eberechi Eze because Kai Havertz has suffered a knee injury. Havertz has been dealing with a knee issue since last Sunday’s game at Old Trafford, which Arsenal won 1-0.

The latest Arsenal transfer news as the club are closing in on their latest signing of the summer transfer window with Ebrechi Eze close to completing a move.

Arsenal pounced to beat north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur to a deal on Wednesday, matching the Spurs offer and persuading Eze to join them instead. Spurs hadn’t finalised their agreement due to Palace wanting Eze to play the first leg of a Conference League play-off, which he subsequently didn’t feature in anyway.

Oliver Glasner has told Arsenal they are signing a player who ‘never hides’ in Eberechi Eze. Arsenal have beaten Tottenham in the race to sign Eze this week after agreeing a £67.5 million deal with Palace. The England international has undergone his medical with the Gunners and his move to Mikel Arteta’s side is being finalised this weekend.

Sometimes the grass is not always greener - especially when leaving Crystal Palace. Oliver Glaser has won two trophies in three months and yet the best players want to jump ship. Ebereche Eze is off to Arsenal, Marc Guehi is patiently waiting for Liverpool to come knocking and Adam Wharton is linked with Manchester United.

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.

Thomas Frank insists he only wants players who want to play for Tottenham Hotspur following Arsenal’s hijacking of an all but completed deal for Eberechi Eze.