Eberechi Eze has admitted he was prepared to join Tottenham this summer before Arsenal made their move. Eze sealed his switch to Arsenal from Crystal Palace with just over a week until transfer Deadline Day in a deal that could eventually be worth £67.5million.

Arsenal attacker Eberechi Eze has revealed that he was “prepared” to join Tottenham before the Gunners jumped in to buy him over the summer. The Gunners signed Eze from Crystal Palace in the summer transfer window in a deal worth £60m and an additional £7.5m in add-ons.

Arsenal man has given plaudits to a Tottenham star who had one of his best games for the club over the weekend

The Spurs head coach couldn't help but point to Arsenal's success in one crucial area - and it may prove decisive in the battle for the Premier League crown.

Think of the drama as football completes its natural progression to evolve into the NFL, the blame and heroic status shared between players, goalkeepers and set-piece specialists. Thomas Frank would be among the most sought after international coaches.

But Arsenal hijacked Tottenham’s move at the last minute to bring him to the Emirates Stadium in a deal worth more than £60m. Eze has only scored one goal for new club Arsenal but has helped the Gunners climb to the top of the Premier League and enjoy a perfect start to the Champions League group phase.

The Athletic's writers look at how Mikel Arteta's side might get chased down by their Premier League rivals - and why they won't

Arsenal and Tottenham have both set their sights on signing one of Brazil's most exciting players, per reports, with Barcelona also in the mix.

Tottenham have finally landed on a strategy for the naming rights for their stadium, with individual sponsors for each stand tapped.

THE CARABAO CUP quarter-final draw has been simulated, throwing up a tasty London derby in the process. There are plenty of big names left in the competition this year, with some still yet to play