Spurs may have lost Eze to bitter north London rivals Arsenal, but they are set to sign one of Europe’s best wingers in a bargain deal, claims a report in Spain

The Standard believe Arsenal need to have the Londoner registered to feature in the Premier League before 12pm on Friday for the 27-year-old to be eligible to face Leeds United. Eze must also – of course – pass his medical, which is set to take place after the aforementioned UEFA Conference League clash.

Exactly three months ago, Tottenham Hotspur won their first piece of silverware in 17 years. Beating Manchester United in the Europa League final, securing qualification for this season’s Champions League in the process, was supposed to transform the mood around the club and, for a brief time, it did.

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