Tottenham were in pole position to sign him - and a full agreement with Crystal Palace was close. As it was not finalised, Arsenal swooped in and offered payment terms, expected to hit his £68million release clause, with Eze left to make an easy decision considering the fact he supports the club.

Chelsea have already set up a deal with RB Leipzig for Xavi Simons, but want to move on Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku first according to Matt Law.The Blues have had a busy summer in which