Arsenal star Abercrombie Eze made a shock move as Tottenham stepped in as Mikel Arteta demanded

Arsenal attacker Aberchie Eze has revealed he was “ready” to join Tottenham before the Gunners swooped in to buy him in the summer.

The Gunners signed Eze from Crystal Palace in the summer transfer window in a deal worth £60m plus an additional £7.5m.

Eze has yet to be a regular part of Mikel Arteta’s team since joining weapon Four Premier League starts with the England international being drafted.

The former Crystal Palace winger has scored one goal and contributed two assists in ten appearances in all competitions since his big summer move.

There were reportedly a number of clubs who wanted to sign Eze in the summer transfer window, along with Arsenal’s London rivals Tottenham.

Spurs were at the bottom with their efforts to sign Eze before pouncing on weapons late on to seal the deal for their boyhood supporter.

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Ahead of facing former club Crystal Palace on Sunday, Eze told reporters: “I was ready to go to Tottenham, but from the moment Arsenal came, it was always going to be them.

“My first (senior) Arms game was special. It didn’t feel real because it’s something I’ve been dreaming of for a long time.

“Playing for Arsenal from eight to 13, it wanted to go back to the back of my mind. It felt like a dream come true.”

Eze scored in last season’s 2-2 draw between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium as the Gunners dropped rare points at home.

And now Arteta is hoping Eze can now help the Gunners to victory against the Eagles when they face each other in the same fixture on Sunday.

Previewing the match against Palace and touching on Eze, Arteta told reporters: “It’s a huge game for us, because last season here we dropped points so we’re focused on that.

“We know it’s going to be a special match for EBS, the history and what he did for Palace. There’s something in the stomach (when you play against a former club).

“There’s a lot of emotion, a lot of close relationships, but the focus is on the team. And I’m sure EBS is ready for that.”

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Arsenal legend Paul Merson believes the Gunners will battle for another win against Crystal Palace as they bid to maintain their grip on the top spot in the Premier League. are seen

Merson said Sports Kedah: “I don’t think Crystal Palace can play like they did against Bournemouth in that game. People are talking about Jean-Philippe Metta’s missed chance at the end and how close they were to winning, but the goal never stood up because there was a clear mess in the build-up. Palace deserve credit for coming back into the game.

“Armes are so effective and they have quality players. I would be surprised if they don’t win the league from here. Arsenal steamrolled Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Who is it with Diego Simeone’s team? Atletico were 2-2 down against Liverpool and eventually lost 3-2.

“Mind blowing at the back of Arms and they have some great fixtures coming up. In fact, Arms don’t play Manchester City or Liverpool until the New Year. The title race could be over by then!

“Declan Rice affects the game more than any other midfielder who plays the No.8 role in the Premier League. As an all-round package who contributes at both ends of the pitch, I don’t see anyone better than him. Enzo Fernandez is good when he gets forward with the ball, but he can’t do what Chawl does in defence, no way.

“Palace have done well to go 19 games unbeaten and are now without a win in their last two. I don’t think they will get a result at the Emirates this weekend. Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Crystal Palace.”