Eberechi Eze is expected to undergo a medical imminently ahead of a £67.5m move from Crystal Palace after Arsenal matched Tottenham's offer and hijacked their interest. Arsenal accelerated their pursuit during a dramatic midweek transfer battle, with the player's boyhood affinity for the club helping sway his decision. Kai Havertz missed open training and requires further examination to determine the injury's full extent, with fears he could be sidelined for months. Mikel Arteta insisted the club's transfer activity was planned and stated Havertz is certainly not fit for the upcoming match and needs more tests.
I was accurate, I think it was very clear what I said that it [Arsenal's transfer business] wasn't done. Obviously we were very active trying to look at the possibilities that could come. We are not reacting to anything, we've been very prepared and understanding what we could do, and we have decided this is the moment to do it.
Certainly not fit for this match [against Leeds on Saturday]. Unfortunately, he picked up an injury and we don't really know yet the extent of it. I think we need a bit more time and some more tests and after that we'll have more clarity about the next steps. I don't know [how long he will be out]. The bad scenario is that he can't play tomorrow. I would love to have hi
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