Eberechi Eze has chosen to sign for Arsenal who have struck a club-to-club agreement with Crystal Palace, though the timing of the move does leave it open to a last-minute collapse if misfortune strik

The Gunners, who have been linked with Eze for most of the summer, are reportedly willing to allow Eze to play in that important match for Palace and have seemingly pulled ahead in the race to sign him as a result. Eze’s ties to Arsenal — he was a childhood supporter and spent time in the academy — probably doesn’t hurt, either.

The English attacking midfielder becomes the standout signing for Mikel Arteta's team following Havertz's injury.