There is precedent for Arsenal pipping north London rivals Tottenham to a transfer target's signature at the 11th hour as they look to pull off a £68million coup for Eberechi Eze

Eberechi Eze is close to joining Tottenham after Arsenal backed out of the race. The England international is expected to start for Crystal Palace in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off against Fredrikstad on Thursday before sealing a £60m move to Spurs.

Newcastle are under pressure to sign a new striker this summer. Callum Wilson was released following the expiration of his contract, but Eddie Howe’s side were forced to start the season without a recognised centre forward after Isak began his own protest over his desired move to Liverpool.

Tottenham believed they were about to sign France midfielder Emmanuel Petit, but Arsenal had other ideas. It was 1997 when Gunners bosses hatched a plan to pull off the mother of all transfer

Everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates.

Arsenal has just thrown a late punch in the works of one of the summer’s biggest transfer sagas by making a move for Crystal Palace's star Eberechi Eze.

They were heavily linked with a move for Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze but he now looks set to join Tottenham. According to Fabrizio Romano, the 27-year-old has informed Palace chiefs that he wants to join Arsenal 's local rivals.

We will take on Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. August 23 as part of our ongoing pre-season preparations ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. The match will take place at Mangata Developments Stadium Meadow Park, with kick-off set for 3pm.