Crystal Palace could be without Eberechi Eze for their Premier League opener against Chelsea due to transfer speculation, according to reports.

Eberechi Eze will reportedly be left out of Crystal Palace’s squad for their game against Chelsea on Sunday as he looks to secure a move to Tottenham Hotspur. Both north London clubs have shown an interest in the 27-year-old but it would appear Spurs have got one over their rivals with the player said to be keen on the move.

Summer signings Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha both starred for Tottenham as they fell agonisingly short of lifting their second trophy in the space of four months, but Frank added post-match that he needs reinforcements in the closing weeks of the window.

THE summer transfer window is heading towards a thrilling climax – and Arsenal’s business is definitely far from over! Eberechi Eze is a target for the Gunners, but they are not

Pape Matar Sarr is once again set to play in the more advanced midfield role, with the deal for the 27-year-old unlikely to be done in time for the first game of the new season. That means just one change for the former Brentford manager, with Wilson Odobert coming in to replace Kevin Danso to allow Spurs to be a bit more attacking.

In short, Gyokeres is a brilliant signing, and Eze would be as well, although if Arsenal want to make an even better purchase than both, they should go out and get someone they were linked with earlier this summer: Bradley Barcola.