Eze reportedly has "an emotional affinity to Arsenal and favours them," according to Matt Law of The Telegraph.

Arsenal look set to snatch the signing of Eberechi Eze from under the nose of rivals Tottenham.

Arsenal have already added significantly in attacking areas this summer with Viktor Gyokeres arriving from Sporting CP in a €63.5m move and Noni Madueke joining from London rivals Chelsea for £48.5m.