Yesterday was a bad day for Tottenham Hotspur, but while the club failed in its bid to secure Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze after losing out to an Arsenal gazumping, the club is already briefing that it has other irons in the fire.

After midweek talks, Arsenal immediately signed a replacement for the injured Kai Havertz by hijacking Tottenham's once-imminent deal for the England international, with Frank and Levy now forced to re-enter the market for a new playmaker once again.

Arsenal have learnt whether their impending star signing will run the risk of their dramatic deal with Crystal Palace falling at the last.

EBERECHI EZE has snubbed Tottenham after Arsenal spectacularly hijacked his move to their rivals. And the Crystal Palace ace’s decision to opt for the red side of North London is steeped in

Newcastle are under pressure to sign a new striker this summer. Callum Wilson was released following the expiration of his contract, but Eddie Howe’s side were forced to start the season without a recognised centre forward after Isak began his own protest over his desired move to Liverpool.

Tottenham Hotspur have shifted their focus to Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers after missing out on Eberechi Eze, with the winger now their new ‘priority target’. Spurs have already made contact with intermediaries to explore a potential deal,

Tottenham are looking to include Richarlison in a potential ... The Eagles boss also confirmed that both Eze and Liverpool transfer target Marc Guehi will start in Thursday's Conference League play-off against Fredrikstad despite continued speculation.

Tottenham are set to miss out on signing Eberechi Eze after rivals Arsenal swooped in, though attentions may now turn to highly-regarded youngster Nico Paz.

Tottenham are continuing discussions with Crystal Palace in a bid to seal the transfer for Eberechi Eze ahead of the weekend, when they might also get an answer on a second huge deal, TEAMtalk can reveal.