Eze agreed personal terms with Spurs, who reached an agreement over a transfer fee on Wednesday, but Palace refused to immediately greenlight an exit as they wanted their talisman available for Thursday’s Conference League qualifier against Fredrikstad. As a result, the door was opened to Arsenal.

Arsenal have hijacked Tottenham's move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze and a Gunners fan has immortalised him in a mural before the deal has even been completed