Eberechi Eze is now expected to join Arsenal after the Gunners came back in for him in the 11th hour, despite agreeing a move in principle to join north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur within the last 24 hours.

Spurs had the conditions of a deal agreed with Palace on Wednesday but are ready to move on to alternative targets.

Should the transfer be completed, Eze would add to Mikel Arteta’s already bolstered attack. Arsenal have brought in Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting CP for €63.5m and secured Noni Madueke from Chelsea in a £48.5m move earlier this summer, while teenage prospect Ethan Nwaneri has committed his long-term future to the club.