Arsenal are on the verge of completing the signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, with the England international expected to finalise his transfer to north London in the coming days. The move

"We are absolutely delighted to bring Eberechi to Arsenal," Arteta said in a club statement. "He is a powerful and exciting player who will give us a new dimension in our attacking game. "What stands out just as much as his talent and intelligence as a player,

Arsenal opened their first home game of the season with a commanding 5-0 victory at the Emirates, with Viktor Gyökeres scoring twice in his debut and Jurrien Timber also finding the net on his return from injury.

Arsenal announced the signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace on Saturday in a homecoming for the 27-year-old attacking midfielder who began his youth career at the North London club.

Arsenal have completed the signing of England forward Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace. The Gunners agreed a deal worth £60m, including £8m in add-ons, for the 27-year-old to become their seventh summer signing.

Arsenal came into this transfer window with the aim of increasing the depth and quality of the squad and Arteta will now have to use the £250m of resources that he has brought in during this summer window to bring silverware to the club.