Eberechi Eze is set to sign for Arsenal after hijacking Tottenham's move for the Crystal Palace star and William Gallas has now spoken out over the England star's decision

Arsenal has beaten arch-rivals Tottenham in the race to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, reports say. Arsenal need Eze after Kai Havertz’s injury.

Arsenal's superior incentives reportedly played a crucial role in their bid to sign Eberechi Eze as they prepare to pip rivals Tottenham to his signature. The Gunners proposed more achievable bonus conditions and a faster payment package to persuade Crystal Palace to sell to them.

Wednesday evening, all hell broke loose in Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze. Reports over the past several days had said that negotiations between the two clubs were progressing and that an agreement for the 27-year-old England international was almost guaranteed.

Brighton will be the visitor on Sunday for the start of a new era for Everton, which — on the field — began the season in miserable fashion with a 1-0 loss at Leeds on Monday.

Eze appeared to be on the verge of joining Tottenham, but the 27-year-old has snubbed Spurs after a late move from Arsenal, leaving Frank's side needing to identify an alternative target to slot into the attacking midfield position, and here, Sports Mole takes a look at three exciting options that the club could now pursue.