Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was tight-lipped about the potential arrival of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace and confirmed a knee injury to Kai Havertz.

Mikel Arteta says Eberechi Eze can create “magic moments” for Arsenal after completing his transfer. Eze’s move from Arsenal’s London rivals Crystal Palace was officially announced on Saturday after a deal worth worth £60million upfront, plus £7.5m in add-ons was struck between the two clubs earlier in the week.

Mikel Arteta took a major gamble when he bought David Raya in as his Arsenal No.1 but the Spaniard has continued to blossom after a difficult start with the decision now vindicated

On August 18, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy held face-to-face talks with his Palace counterpart, Steve Parish. They agreed on the broad outline of a deal for £50million with a further £10m in add-ons.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta singles out Max Dowman for praise after the 15-year-old became just the third player to appear in a Premier League game before turning 16, making his debut for the Gunners in their 5-0 win against Leeds United.

Mikel Arteta says Kai Havertz is set to undergo further assessments to determine the severity of his knee injury. The Athletic reported on Wednesday that Havertz was set for a spell on the sidelines due to a knee problem,