Arsenal are, however, said to be content with their attacking options as things stand, particularly given Ethan Nwaneri’s decision to sign a new contract.

Sky Sport CH reported earlier on Monday that a transfer fee of around £60 million (€69.5m/$81.2m) is expected to be agreed between Spurs and Palace.

A bid has not yet been made and Palace value him at £70m, with two years left on his contract.