Arsenal look set to complete one of the most shocking hijack transfers in recent times by signing Eberechi Eze ahead of Tottenham Hotspur.
TBR Football has exclusively revealed that Eze is ecstatic about joining Arsenal and the Gunners have now agreed terms over the deal with Crystal Palace.
Initially, Eze had agreed to join Tottenham, but a late move from their bitter North London rivals has seen them miss out on one of their top targets.
Thomas Frank requested Eze’s signing earlier this window, and just when he thought he was getting his man, Andrea Berta has snatched him from Spurs’ grasp.
Now, the winger will line up against the Lilywhites this season, following what could be one of the most dramatic transfer stories of the season.
When do Arsenal play Tottenham at home?
Eberechi Eze’s first taste of playing in the North London derby will come on November 22, when the first one of the season is due to be played.
Although this fixture date is almost certainly set to be rearranged for television coverage, this is when the 27-year-old will line up against Spurs.
The winger will likely face a heroic reception during the match at the Emirates Stadium, given the significance of rejecting Spurs for the Gunners.
Tottenham have been called ‘Newcastle of the South’ after being rejected by the England international, but losing him to their bitter rivals will hurt just that little bit more.
Eze, who is already an Arsenal hero, managed two goals and one assist against Spurs in the Premier League last season.
The winger will now be eager to add to his tally against the Lilywhites towards the end of November, when the teams first meet.
When do Arsenal play Tottenham away?
The Crystal Palace forward is due to make the trip across North London on February 21, which again is likely to be subject to change.
Depending on how Frank’s team have fared across the season, the forward is more than likely to receive a rather hostile reaction.
The obvious comparison will be when Sol Campbell returned to White Hart Lane following his switch from Spurs to the Gunners.