Eberechi Eze is close to joining Tottenham after Arsenal backed out of the race. The England international is expected to start for Crystal Palace in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off against Fredrikstad on Thursday before sealing a £60m move to Spurs.

Brentford Hold FirmDavid Ornstein of The Athletic has reported that Newcastle United’s latest bid for Yoane Wissa has been rejected by Brentford. The offer,

David Ornstein has issued a major Arsenal transfer update after a brutal delivery of injury news. Arsenal had gone quiet on the transfer front, but now, Andrea Berta has been forced back into action. The focus was on sales, but due to a key injury, plans have changed for devastating reasons.

Chelsea owners BlueCo have agreed a deal to sign Brighton attacker Julio Enciso, according to David Ornstein. The Paraguay international is set to link up with BlueCo's budding footballing empire. David Ornstein of The Athletic reports that an agreement with Brighton has been reached to sign Enciso.

Viktor Gyökeres, Arsenal’s headline summer signing, now carries the burden as the club’s only recognised fit striker. Havertz’s absence leaves Arteta short of depth, with Leandro Trossard offering a versatile alternative and Gabriel Jesus still sidelined with the anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered in January.

David Ornstein has revealed that Alexander Isak is convinced he will not play for Newcastle again, even if they ‘refuse to sell’ him to Liverpool.

Manchester United will have to look elsewhere for a new midfielder after pulling out of negotiations for Carlos Baleba, with a Ruben Amorim reunion now possible

However, Liverpool are not yet prepared to meet their £40m valuation for the 25-year-old, something that will concern Reds fans after David Ornstein’s latest update. The Reds usually aim for a defender who is in the age range of 18-22, just like they have done with Giovanni Leoni, although they see Guehi as an exception.

Arsenal “may activate” their interest in Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze later in the window amid links to Tottenham, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein. The Gunners are still looking to add to their squad if the right opportunity arises in the final weeks of the transfer window after spending heavily on six players.