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Former France international William Gallas has fired a warning to Eberechi Eze ahead of his move to Arsenal. The playmaker is set to join the Gunners from Crystal Palace in a deal worth £67.5million, including add-ons.

Tottenham were previously in pole position to secure the signature of the England international, but an injury to Kai Havertz prompted Arsenal to dip back into the market for a forward and hijack their rivals’ deal.

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Eze is capable of playing on either flank but predominantly thrives in the No. 10 role, but Gallas feels the 27-year-old may need to bide his time at the Emirates Stadium as he won’t be offered regular opportunities from the get-go.

He told Jackpot City Casino: “With Eberechi Eze, I think he had a great season with Crystal Palace, but I don’t think he’d be in a starting role with Arsenal. He could be in the future, but I’m not sure if he would be straight away. It depends on what Arsenal want to do, if they want to win the league, they need starters.

“Playing for Arsenal, even off the bench, is a chance to end the season as a Premier League winner, but it might mean you get less minutes. You can be a champion without starting many games or start every week for another club but not have a chance to win a trophy.”

The Gunners are also said to remain in the market for another winger, with Real Madrid’s Rodrygo admired – which Gallas fears could be further bad news for Eze. However, the ex-Arsenal defender is sceptical about whether the winger would decide to join his former club.

Instead, believes that Rodrygo will go to a club where he receives assurances that he is one of the first names on the team sheet, rather than at Arsenal where there is competition for places.

He concluded: “The talk on Rodrygo has gone quiet, but we all know that he would be in the starting eleven if he did join Arsenal, which means that there would be a player on the bench who was used to playing last season. If he ends up in the Premier League at some point, he would go to a club that gives him a chance to be a champion.”

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly looking to lick their Eberechi Eze wounds by launching a fresh assault on Manchester City’s Savinho. It emerged last week that Spurs were targeting the winger, who only joined City 12 months earlier.

Savinho, who joined from City’s sister club for £30.9million, netted once in the Premier League last season, but is being billed as a big-money signing for Spurs this summer. It’s claimed Tottenham have already seen an offer in the region of £50m waved off by their Premier League rivals, who are keen to hold out for more.

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It’s now suggested that the fee could end up breaking Tottenham’s club record for a new signing, with City believed to want closer to £70m instead. And according to reports in Brazil, Tottenham look set to splash the cash, with talk a £70m bid could be about to land in City’s inbox.

GloboEsporte report Savinho’s agent is currently in the United Kingdom, with Spurs keen to up the ante after missing out on Eze. The playmaker looked destined for the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, only to end up choosing bitter rivals Arsenal instead.

Eze, who grew up supporting the Gunners, is expected to finalise his move to Arsenal in the coming days, leaving Spurs somewhat in the lurch. Meanwhile, Savinho’s current employers face off against his prospective ones this weekend, with City hosting Spurs at the Etihad Stadium.

Pep Guardiola hinted that he wished to keep hold of Savinho last week, saying: "If Tottenham, or any other club, wants a player, you should call the club, right? It's the same like we do. The only thing I'm concerned about today is that Savinho will be with us all the season, and hopefully for many, many years.

“Because at 21 years old with the potential he has, playing a lot of minutes, he has to improve in final decisions, he's an extraordinary player. But at the end, as always, the desire of the player prevails above everything, and after that there has to be an agreement with the club. If you don't make an agreement, the player will be here."

Savinho wasn’t part of City’s squad for their opening-day win over Wolves, with Guardiola citing an “injury” for his absence. The winger featured 45 times across all competitions last season, netting two goals and registering 12 assists.

Arsenal have once again outmanoeuvred Tottenham in the transfer market, this time with a move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze. Spurs were on the brink of securing a deal for the England international, which would have been a significant coup for Thomas Frank's side.

Yet Arsenal were unwilling to allow Eze to head to their north London rivals without intervening, and now the 27-year-old looks set to seal a switch to the Emirates Stadium instead. Spurs are left scratching their heads, while Arsenal appear to have landed a long-term target. Still, the Gunners' hijack wasn't as rapid as it appeared. Sporting director Andrea Berta had already finalised the framework of a deal back on August 10, according to The Independent. The agreement, however, was kept quiet, to the point that word was put out that Arsenal needed to sell players first, and that they were prioritising a left winger over Eze - a smokescreen, of sorts, that gave Tottenham the impression they could take their time.

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Arsenal's pursuit of the Palace star was essentially put on ice. That hesitation gave Tottenham their opening. They were quickly installed as favourites and eventually struck an agreement with Palace and the player on Wednesday after a string of tense talks.

Eze himself was keen, though the intention has always been for him to first play in Palace's Europa Conference League clash with Fredrikstad on Thursday. However, Kai Havertz's injury changed Arsenal's approach and forced them into immediate action, allowing them to overtake Spurs' bid.

Levy had pieced together an offer of £50million plus £10m in bonuses, but Arsenal countered with £60m plus £7.5m. Stronger ties between Steve Parish and Arsenal vice-chairman Tim Lewis also pushed the Gunners ahead in negotiations.

The two executives are in much closer contact than Parish is with Levy, and the possibility of further business - Palace are monitoring Jakub Kiwior - boosted Arsenal's chances.

Eze himself, however, had supposedly been excited by the prospect of playing for Spurs, despite being a boyhood Arsenal fan. Released by the Gunners as a teenager, he had previously spoken of his dream to wear their shirt one day.

With Arsenal slow to commit, he assumed that wish would fade. He even held talks with Parish to find a resolution but got nowhere. Only on Wednesday did Arsenal finally leapfrog Spurs.

Although Tottenham haven't formally pulled out, all signs now suggest that Eze is bound for the Emirates - a development that heaps yet more pressure on Levy. He has already seen Morgan Gibbs-White slip through his fingers after the midfielder came close to leaving Nottingham Forest, only to sign a new deal in a late twist.

Meanwhile, Tottenham's pursuit of Manchester City winger Savinho has stalled completely. Compounding matters, James Maddison's ACL injury has left Spurs short in attacking areas, and the club's sluggish response to filling that void - especially when contrasted with Arsenal's swift move for reinforcements after Havertz's setback - has intensified the scrutiny.

Missing out on Eze, though, would sting regardless of the context. Arsenal look poised to secure a gifted, ambitious player who has forced through his dream move, while Tottenham are once again left scrambling in his wake.

Brentford striker Yoana Wissa reportedly wants to move to Newcastle to continue the club's rich history with French-African players. Wissa, 28, was left out of the squad for Sunday’s 3-1 loss at Nottingham Forest, and he continues to push for a move.

He’s since removed all association with his current club from his Instagram account. The DR Congo international, who was born in Northern France, has until September 1 to finalise a move when the summer transfer window expires. However, it appears he only has his heart set on one destination and isn’t entertaining interest from elsewhere.

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According to Sky Sports News, the striker is keen to follow in the footsteps of three other French-born players who starred at St James’ Park. He’s said to have named Demba Ba, Papiss Cisse, and Hatem Ben Arfa as the trio behind his transfer desire.

He also has his heart set on the club’s famous No.9 shirt, which Cisse previously wore. However, Wissa is being made to wait for his move, with Brentford reportedly turning down a £40million bid from Newcastle on Wednesday.

It’s the second offer to have been rejected, with Tottenham now also interested. The club was scuppered by Arsenal in their bid to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, so they do appear to have the funds available for Thomas Frank to try and reunite with the player.

Ba signed from West Ham in 2011 and scored 29 times in 58 games, famously starring in a 3-0 win over Manchester United. The Senegalese striker also formed a potent partnership with international team-mate Cisse, whose strike from the touchline against Chelsea has gone down in Premier League folklore.

Midfielder Ben Arfa spent five years in the North East after moving from Marseille, making 86 club appearances. He won 15 caps for France, although his father had previously represented Tunisia.

However, Wissa’s ambitions to emulate all three stars now hinge on the North East side upping their offer. Otherwise, the player, who scored 19 Premier League goals last season, faces the prospect of being in limbo until January.

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Arsenal are reportedly closing in on the signing of Eberechi Eze.

The Gunners have been linked to Eze's signature throughout the summer, with several outlets reporting they're close to agreeing a deal.

Eze is said to be open to the move, with Mikel Arteta having been keen to add attacking depth to his squad.

Alan Shearer believes Newcastle need to sell Alexander Isak to put an end to the 'messy' saga.

He told Betfair: “My view is the same as it was three or four weeks ago. If Newcastle can get players in to replace him, and if Newcastle receive a bid they want to accept, then Isak's move to Liverpool may happen. If that doesn't happen, then he stays, and it becomes really messy.

“If Liverpool want him, then they put in an offer Newcastle will accept, and if Newcastle can get two players in, because that's what they need, one to replace Isak and one to replace Wilson, then fine. They've been trying to do that for the past four or five weeks and haven't been able to do it. Whether they can do that in the next 10 days is doubtful, but there's still time.”

Alan Shearer has lashed out at Alexander Isak's agent over the Newcastle United striker's antics this summer.

The Swede's bombshell statement last night has not gone down well with Shearer, who told Betfair: "I mean, oh my God, what a f***ing mess his agent has made of this, honestly.

"If I were him, I’d get his agent in a room and sack him on the spot immediately, because he is meant to be giving him the advice to sign that six‑year deal, and there’s no get‑out clause.

"I mean, it’s ridiculous. And to take anyone’s word in football… It’s nonsensical to say that someone said, 'Oh, I’ll be able to get out at the end of the season.' Really? I mean, come on."

Nottingham Forest have struck an agreement with Juventus over the loan signing of Douglas Luiz.

According to David Ornstein, Forest are set to sign the Brazilian midfielder on loan with an obligation to buy if he surpasses a certain number of appearances this season.

The Midlands club also have an option to buy Luiz for £26m if he doesn't trigger the obligation.

The 27-year-old is returning to the Premier League just one year after leaving Aston Villa for Juventus.

Tim Sherwood has urged Chelsea to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi to replace Levi Colwill after his long-term injury.

“Marc Guehi is the obvious choice for Chelsea to replace Levi Colwill at centre-back," Sherwood told BetBrain.

"He’s a player who will hit the ground running at Chelsea, having already played in the Premier League for a few years and to a very high standard. They can risk waiting until next season when his contract at Crystal Palace expires, but there’ll be a queue to sign him, without doubt.

“It looks like both Liverpool and Chelsea have turned Guehi’s head away from Palace. Ibrahima Konate is out of contract next season for Liverpool, and while Guehi might not start ahead of him or Virgil van Dijk, he’d be a solid replacement if either left the club. Even if Konate stayed, the best teams in the league have high-quality cover in every position, and Guehi would fit that bill.

“My feeling is Steve Parish will want to try and keep hold of Guehi for as long as possible, but Palace know they can’t allow him to leave for free – it’d be a huge loss.”

Shortly after Alexander Isak's bombshell statement, Newcastle United responded with one of their own...

It read: "We are disappointed to have been alerted to a social media post by Alexander Isak this evening.

"We are clear in response that Alex remains under contract and that no commitment has ever been made by a club official that Alex can leave Newcastle United this summer.

"We want to keep our best players, but we also understand players have their own wishes, and we listen to their views. As explained to Alex and his representatives, we must always take into consideration the best interests of Newcastle United, the team and our supporters in all decisions, and we have been clear that the conditions of a sale this summer have not transpired.

'We do not foresee those conditions being met. This is a proud football club with proud traditions, and we strive to retain our family feel. Alex remains part of our family and will be welcomed back when he is ready to rejoin his teammates."

Alexander Isak has accused Newcastle United of breaking promises in a bombshell statement as he continues his attempts to force a move to Liverpool.

“When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can't continue," Isak wrote on Instagram after missing the PFA Awards.

“I'm proud to be recognised by my fellow professionals with a place in the PFA Premier League Team of the Season for 2024/25. First and foremost, I want to thank my teammates and everyone at Newcastle United who have supported me along the way.

"I'm not at the ceremony tonight. With everything going on, it didn't feel right to be there. I've kept quiet for a long time while others have spoken. That silence has allowed people to push their own version of events, even though they know it doesn't reflect what was really said and agreed behind closed doors.

"The reality is that promises were made, and the club has known my position for a long time. To act as if these issues are only emerging is misleading. When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can't continue. That's where things are for me right now – and why change is in the best interests of everyone, not just myself."

Arsenal are set to dramatically hijack Tottenham's deal to sign Eberechi Eze. The 27-year-old had been set to join Spurs from Crystal Palace after the two clubs agreed on a fee in the region of £60million this week.

Having been previously linked with the Gunners, their interest was perceived to have ended due to other developments. Mikel Arteta has already brought Noni Madueke in from Chelsea this summer, while teenager Ethan Nwaneri has signed a new five-year deal. However, it appears news of the injury to Kai Havertz has prompted Arsenal to swoop for Eze.

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According to the Athletic, Spurs had even agreed the conditions of a deal agreed with Palace today. However, Palace were not prepared to conclude negotiations until the the 27-year-old had featured in Thursday’s Conference League play-off match with Fredrikstad.

Arsenal have now reportedly signalled their intentions to meet the same conditions and is Eze is said to favour a move to the Emirates. The England international was a boyhood Arsenal fan, and represented the club at academy level.

The overall package for the transfer is set to be worth over £60m. Arsenal's sporting director Andrea Berta has been credited with leading the pursuit after Havertz was ruled out long-term with a knee issue.

Tottenham are now said to be preparing to pursue alternative targets. There has been little headway in their attempts to strike a deal with Manchester City over Savinho, but the club have been linked with Monaco midfielder Maghnes Akliouche.

However, the development still comes as a hammer blow to Spurs chairman Daniel Levy after he held progressive talks with Steve Parish this week. It's the second time this summer a seemingly inevitable deal has fallen through at the 11th hour, having previously missed out on Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White.

Thomas Frank is still seeking midfield reinforcements following James Maddison's ACL injury. Eze was perceived as the ideal replacement, with the potential of a move to Arsenal seemingly blocked by their signing of Noni Madueke.

Tottenham Hotspur could be set for a frantic end to the summer transfer window, as Thomas Frank looks to finalise his squad plans for the 2025/26 season. The ex-Brentford boss got off to the perfect start in his first match as Spurs boss last weekend, but Frank is keen to add forward players to his squad before the September 1 deadline.

One of the names mentioned has been Eberechi Eze, who emerged as a target for both north London clubs earlier this summer. Arsenal had looked like the most likely suitor at one point, but talk about a switch to the Emirates Stadium has died down in recent weeks, with Spurs now poised to secure his signature.

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However, it's reported by Sky Sports that Spurs could look to include Richarlison as part of a deal for Eze, with the Brazil international joining Crystal Palace instead. While an eyebrow-raiser at first, Palace will likely have European football to offer Richarlison, as well as regular playing time - something which won't be guaranteed under Frank at Spurs.

Given it's a World Cup season, that could prove crucial to Richarlison, as he looks to book a spot in the Brazil squad for next summer's tournament. But it's also suggested that Spurs have an ulterior motive in using Richarlison as part of the Eze deal - one which could leave those in Newcastle feeling a tad nervous.

That's because Spurs could free up space in their squad by allowing Richarlison to join Palace, and in turn plotting their own move for the highly sought-after Yoane Wissa. The attacker excelled under former boss Frank during the pair's time together at Brentford, with a reunion being mooted this summer.

Wissa has been subject to several bids from Newcastle, with the 28-year-old believed to be keen on a move to St. James' Park. It isn't yet known whether Wissa is open to a Tottenham transfer, but much like the Magpies, Spurs also have Champions League football on offer this season.

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Tottenham are reportedly lining up a move for Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche as an alternative for Manchester City winger Savinho. Spurs have been tracking the 21-year-old Brazilian, who appears to have a fight on his hands to get game time at City this season.

However, their Premier League rivals are said to want £70million to let him go. That’s despite him scoring just once last season following his £30.8m move from Troyes. The player was omitted from the squad for Saturday’s 4-0 win at Wolves, although his absence was due to injury after limping out of a pre-season game with Palmero

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According to the Independent, Monaco wants around £47.5m for Akloiuche, who was capped by France at under-21 level and represented his country at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He came through the ranks at the Ligue 1 club and has scored eight times in 44 senior appearances.

That included a goal in the club’s season-opener with Le Havre on the weekend, which Monaco won 3-1. Critically, he’s adept in both an attacking midfielder role and out wide, with Thomas Frank still looking for forward signings following the long-term injury to James Maddison.

In addition to that blow, South Korea forward Son-Heung Min left the club after a decade this month, joining Los Angeles FC. Furthermore, midfielder Dejan Kulusevski is still out after knee surgery.

The development comes as Tottenham make a major breakthrough with another transfer target. They have reached an agreement to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace in a deal worth just over £60million.

Eze, 27, was expected to be left out of the Palace side to travel to Chelsea on Sunday, and yet started the game for the Eagles. His performance caught the eye, with a first-half free kick controversially ruled out after VAR intervention.

Eze's contract previously contained a £68m release clause, but manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed it expired last Friday. Spurs were reluctant to meet that fee, and have tabled a verbal offer for around £55m plus bonuses.

Tottenham appear poised to secure a major transfer breakthrough in talks with Crystal Palace for Eberechi Eze. The clubs are engaged in direct discussions over a permanent move, expected to cost around £60million, with hopes the attacking midfielder could feature in Spurs' upcoming Premier League clash away to Manchester City.

The potential transfer seemed to reach a pivotal moment this past weekend when Eze's absence from Palace's match against Chelsea became a genuine possibility. Nevertheless, both the player and Oliver Glasner decided he would take part in the fixture.

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Following that scoreless stalemate at Stamford Bridge, Eze appeared to bid farewell to the Palace faithful in the visiting section. Should that prove to be his final outing for the Eagles, Eze was robbed of a storybook ending when his spectacular free-kick was ruled out due to an infringement by Marc Guehi.

Oliver Glasner believes that wasn't his final appearance though, with the Palace boss making his stance on the Eze transfer situation crystal clear.

Discussing the England international on Sunday afternoon, he stated: "He will come tomorrow to the Crystal Palace training ground, Tuesday off, we take Wednesday, and I expect him to be back playing for us against Fredrikstad."

With two years left on his contract and Eze expressing his desire to join, it's unlikely that Palace will block his move. However, the deal could potentially stall until Palace secures a replacement, a goal that seems closer following an update on Bilal El Khannouss.

Selhurst Park has reached out to the Leicester City star, with TBR Football reporting that he prefers a move to Palace over Everton, Leeds United, and West Ham.

TBR Football's lead reporter Graeme Bailey shared: "I am told that El Khannouss has been considering his options and they are plentiful – varying from England, Europe and Saudi Arabia. However, Palace sources are very happy with how talks have gone, and they like the player."

The Foxes are now demanding £30million for the Moroccan international after his relegation release clause, which was significantly cheaper, expired. This financial requirement likely means that Palace will want a large portion of the Eze fee paid upfront, while Spurs will hope they can pay it in favorable installments given their other transfer plans.

In addition to Eze, Savinho from Manchester City has also been targeted, but it will probably require a record-breaking package deal to sign the 21-year-old. Thomas Frank is also seeking a new defender, even with Cristian Romero's long-term future secured after signing a new contract.

Arsenal could reap the benefits of Tottenham doing them a huge favour as Mikel Arteta eyes a statement signing. It has already been a productive window for the Gunners, who have made improvements in a number of key areas. The likes of Victor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi and Noni Madueke have all moved to the Emirates Stadium since the end of last season.

The arrival of Cristhian Mosquera has provided crucial depth at the back, while Christian Norgaard offers some extra quality and leadership in the engine room. However, there is still work to be done before the window closes at the start of next month. Arsenal are in desperate need of a left-sided attacker to replace Gabriel Martinelli, who is the obvious weak link in the squad.

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They were heavily linked with a move for Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze but he now looks set to join Tottenham. According to Fabrizio Romano, the 27-year-old has informed Palace chiefs that he wants to join Arsenal's local rivals.

Tottenham have also been tipped to land Manchester City winger Savinho, with negotiations said to be taking place. If they fail to get a deal over the line, it would be good news for Arsenal in more ways than one.

It could allow the Gunners a free hit at Rodrygo, who continues to be linked with a summer move to the Premier League. He appears to be facing an uncertain future at Real Madrid and is thought to be a player of interest to Arsenal.

Manchester City have also been mentioned in connection with Rodrygo over the last few weeks. They are preparing an £86million package which includes around £69m upfront and another £17m in potential add-ons, according to CaughtOffside.

However, the report adds that City will only move for the Brazilian in the event Savinho joins Tottenham. It would, therefore, benefit Arsenal if the latter ends up staying at the Etihad Stadium this summer.

City would no longer need to find a replacement for Savinho, meaning the Gunners could swoop for Rodrygo without having to worry about their Premier League rivals.

Micah Richards urged Arsenal to go for the Real Madrid winger following their narrow victory over Manchester United, saying on Sky Sports: "I still think they’re a left winger short or left forward short.

"Although I prefer Madueke on the right-hand side rather than the left, I just look at that position on the left-hand side [and] think if they could sort that. They were linked to Rodrygo, that could solve a lot of problems for them."

Only time will tell if Arsenal decide to take that advice, with just two weeks remaining until the summer transfer window slams shut.

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