Transfer news live: Arsenal look to hijack Eze deal after Havertz injury, Liverpool’s Isak stance

Arsenal seem to have hijacked rivals Tottenham in their bid to sign Eberechi Eze, after a major injury blow to the Gunner’s Kai Havertz – but this may not be the last-minute swoop it seems. The Independent can reveal a deal first began to take shape between Arsenal and Crystal Palace on 10 August.

The transfer market is hotting up with one forward in the centre of the market, Alexander Isak, changing the tone of his saga late on Tuesday night with an explosive statement. He accused Newcastle United of “broken promises” and “lost trust” with Liverpool still strongly linked with a move for the Swedish striker.

The Reds’ offer of £110m fell well short of Newcastle’s valuation with the deadline for the transfer window now fast approaching, but the player has three more years on his contract, retaining some leverage for Eddie Howe’s side