Eberechi Eze is nearing a move to Tottenham Hotspur, but the Crystal Palace FA Cup hero's past comments about Arsenal are unlikely to go down well with their rivals

Spurs initially backed off Eze earlier in the summer, but Arsenal did not formalise their interest in their former academy product, and Tottenham quickly reignited their pursuit after losing James Maddison to a serious ACL injury and Son Heung-min to Los Angeles FC.

Arsenal star Ethan Nwaneri will be under pressure to deliver at the Emirates Stadium this season after the Gunners opted not to pursue a transfer for Eberechi Eze. The 18-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough season in north London last time around and penned a new contract in the summer.