Wright, as Eze hopes to imminently do, trod the now legendary path from south London to Arsenal. He has London spirit. London energy. London style. His personality, as well as his ability, is a big part of the attraction, and the connections he already shares with England team-mates at Arsenal ensure he would be welcomed with open arms.

Mikel Arteta fielded around a hundred questions about Arsenal's swoop for Eze. Thomas Frank withstood his fair share of Crystal Palace attacker-themed queries at Hotspur Way.

Thomas Frank insists he only wants players who want to play for Tottenham Hotspur following Arsenal’s hijacking of an all but completed deal for Eberechi Eze.

Eberechi Eze is now expected to join Arsenal after the Gunners came back in for him in the 11th hour, despite agreeing a move in principle to join north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur within the last 24 hours.

Eberechi Eze will undergo a medical at Arsenal, with Tottenham to miss out on the Crystal Palace star despite planning to send Richarlison the other way.

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

The Eagles face having to replace their two most important players with hardly any of the transfer window left.