Fabrizio Romano confirmed, “All documents have been signed for Eberechi Eze to be considered as new Arsenal player. Deal sealed on player and club side with Crystal Palace. Done and completed.”

Arsenal pounced to beat north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur to a deal on Wednesday, matching the Spurs offer and persuading Eze to join them instead. Spurs hadn’t finalised their agreement due to Palace wanting Eze to play the first leg of a Conference League play-off, which he subsequently didn’t feature in anyway.

Spurs had the conditions of a deal agreed with Palace on Wednesday but are ready to move on to alternative targets.