They thought they had their breakthrough on Wednesday when talks with Crystal Palace moved forward for Eberechi Eze, a player they had tracked since his early days at Loftus Road, only to see Arsenal step in and snatch him at the final stage.

Arsenal believe they could beat north London rivals Tottenham to the signing of Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze.

Arsenal are poised to snatch Eberechi Eze from under the noses of arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur in what could be one of the most audacious moves of the Premier League's summer

Thomas Frank has said he doesn't want any players at Tottenham who don't want to be there and wear the club's "fantastic badge."

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank says the club are not interested in signing players who are not fully committed to them, after Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze opted to join rivals Arsenal.