Fofana could become the next Arsenal attacking reinforcement once Eberechi Eze's proposed £68m transfer is signed and sealed. The Gunners have reached an agreement in principle to sign the England international - from Crystal Palace - after they hijacked Tottenham's move for the 27-year-old attacking midfielder.

Crystal Palace kick-off their European campaign with the Conference League qualifier first-leg at home against Fredrikstad.

Eze's move to Arsenal, which is now fully expected to be successfully concluded, is not simply a devastating psychological blow aimed across north London at Spurs.