Tottenham Hotspur now have a big problem to deal with in their pursuit of Eberechi Eze as a new report has revealed that Arsenal have now turned their sights towards the Crystal Palace star.
The Lilywhites have already been handed a bitter transfer blow by their North London rivals over recent days, with Arsenal expected to beat Tottenham to the services of Christian Norgaard.
Over the last few days, plenty of outlets have claimed that Spurs are keen on bringing Eze to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with the 26-year-old thought to be keen on making a move to N17.
It has even been claimed that Tottenham may make a player-plus-cash offer to tempt Palace into selling Eze, but Thomas Frank’s men now have an additional hurdle to overcome.
Arsenal ready to challenge Tottenham for Eberechi Eze
In what comes as a blow to Spurs, it has now been revealed by talkSPORT that the Gunners have added Eze to their list of left-wing targets.
The outlet confirms that Tottenham are now keen on landing the Eagles star after facing defeat in their pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo, who appears to be on his way to Man United.
However, the Lilywhites may now have to battle their bitter local rivals for Eze, with Arsenal thought to be eyeing him as a cheaper alternative to Real Madrid star Rodrygo.
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The publication backs up what we have heard from numerous other sources by revealing that Eze’s release clause stands at £68m, including add-ons.
However, it has been alleged by various publications that Palace are ready to accept Eze’s release clause in three instalments, which makes the deal easier for his suitors to complete.
Tottenham and Arsenal are also battling it out for Rodrygo
It is an interesting twist that Eze has been identified by Arsenal as an alternative for Rodrygo, according to this update.
This is because, over recent days, it has emerged that Tottenham Hotspur are ready to challenge Arsenal for Rodrygo’s services.
Real Madrid are expected to demand €90m (£77m) for the Brazilian, who is thought to be intent on leaving the Santiago Bernabeu in search of regular game time.