This article was originally published on www.si.com as ‘He Wants to Join Them’—Arsenal Ruthlessly Hijack Rival’s Transfer Pursuit. Arsenal look set to land Eberechi Eze ahead of north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur after rapidly stepping up interest in the Crystal Palace attacker on Wednesday.

THE summer transfer window is heading towards a thrilling climax - and Arsenal's business is definitely far from over! The Gunners are said to be closing in on a deal to sign Eberechi Eze, with the Crystal Palace midfielder wanting a move to the Emirates.

However, The Athletic now report that Arsenal have now hijacked Eze’s move to Spurs after an injury to Kai Havertz forced the Gunners to head back into the market. The pursuit, led by sporting director Andrea Berta, appears to have progressed at a rapid rate, and Arsenal are now said to be close to agreeing on a deal worth over £60m for Eze.

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