Arsenal have stepped into the transfer market with urgency, making a surprising attempt to hijack Tottenham Hotspur’s move for Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze, following the injury setback suffered by Kai Havertz.

According to a detailed report by The Athletic, the Gunners are now prioritizing Eze, who has been on Spurs’ radar for weeks. The move comes as Arsenal looks to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the new season after Havertz picked up a knee injury that is currently being assessed by the club’s medical staff.

While the extent of Havertz’s injury is still unclear, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is wasting no time in reshuffling his attacking midfield and forward plans. Sources confirm that Arsenal are keen to bring in Eze as a creative and attacking option capable of filling the gap.

As of midweek, both Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace were locked in discussions to finalize negotiations for Eze, with reports suggesting that the player had already reached personal terms with Spurs. However, the situation has now taken a twist with Arsenal entering the race at the final stages.

Interestingly, Eze, who once passed through Arsenal’s Hale End Academy during his youth career, is reportedly open to returning to the Emirates. This emotional connection could tilt the negotiations in Arsenal’s favor, despite Tottenham’s earlier progress.

Arteta has already held direct talks with Eze to convince him of his vision and how he fits into Arsenal’s long-term project. Whether this late move from the Gunners proves successful remains to be seen, but fans are already buzzing with excitement about the potential transfer battle.

The summer transfer window promises more drama, and Arsenal’s proactive attempt to hijack Tottenham’s deal underlines just how competitive the Premier League’s top clubs are when it comes to strengthening their squads