Reiss Nelson, Jakub Kiwior, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fabio Vieira, Albert Sambi Lokonga - five men who previously had a part to play at Arsenal, all absent from the squad to face Man United at the weekend.

Arsenal registered their interest in Eberechi Eze earlier this summer but Tottenham are now the favourites to sign him from Crystal Palace before transfer deadline day

The 27-year-old midfielder has been tipped to leave Selhurst Park all summer. Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are the two clubs most widely credited with interest in Eze, who is thought to be open to a move on the north side of the River Thames.

Eze has emerged as a target and discussions have now taken place with Palace as Spurs attempt to beat Arsenal to sign the 27-year-old. Eze has a £68m release clause which expires on Friday.

Eberechi Eze is nearing a move to Tottenham Hotspur, but the Crystal Palace FA Cup hero's past comments about Arsenal are unlikely to go down well with their rivals

Arsenal star Ethan Nwaneri will be under pressure to deliver at the Emirates Stadium this season after the Gunners opted not to pursue a transfer for Eberechi Eze. The 18-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough season in north London last time around and penned a new contract in the summer.

EBERECHI EZE is now expected to START for Crystal Palace at Chelsea despite Tottenham pushing for a deal. Spurs are keen to land the Palace midfielder for £55million and there were doubts on

Arsenal ready for Eze breakthrough; Liverpool set Isak deadline; Simons to Chelsea twist - Clubs continue to work on big deals in this record-breaking summer transfer window

Tottenham Hotspur are considering battling Arsenal in the race to sign Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze, a source has told ESPN.

THE summer transfer window is heading towards a thrilling climax – and Arsenal’s business is definitely far from over! Arsenal have reportedly rejected a sensational swap deal which