Arsenal have already scouted world class winger amid Eberechi Eze to Tottenham update

Tottenham Hotspur look to have taken the lead in the transfer race for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze this summer, amid interest from Arsenal.

A long-term injury to attacking midfielder James Maddison means that the club have turned to Eze as a potential replacement for the England man. It’s been reported that Spurs are now stepping up their interest in Eze, with the Palace star expected to be left out of the squad for their Premier League opener against Chelsea.

Eze was one of the targets for Arsenal this window, but the club are currently concentrating on outgoings. Spurs’ move means that once they are ready to potentially turn to some more incomings, Arsenal will have to move onto other targets.

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One of the names who has been linked is AC Milan star Rafael Leao. Acquiring the Portugal international will be a challenge, with Milan said to have put an asking price of £86.2 million on his head.

Arsenal had a chance to watch Leao up close during pre-season when they took on Milan in Singapore. He played 79 minutes of the game, where he played as the main striker for Milan. He also wore the captain’s armband for the club.

Bukayo Saka ’s goal was the difference between the two sides over 90 minutes. Milan did however come out as 6-5 winners in the subsequent penalty shootout.

Leao has proven that he can be world class in both Serie A and the Champions League. In 44 games in all competitions last season, he scored 11 goals and provided the same number of assists from the left wing.

That’s exactly what Arsenal need when looking for reinforcements in the position. If they can bring a player who will add further to their goalscoring then it could take them closer to the Premier League title.