Mikel Arteta has insisted Arsenal 's pursuit of Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze is not a response to Kai Havertz 's latest injury setback .

Eze is expected to undergo a medical imminently ahead of his £67.5 million ($91m) move from Palace after Arsenal hijacked Tottenham 's interest in the England international during a dramatic day in midweek .

Havertz missed open training at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday morning, around the time Spurs finalised terms with Palace and Eze believing they had won the race for his signature.

However, Arsenal accelerated their own interest in Eze and matched Tottenham's offer with the player's boyhood affinity for the club helping swing his decision in their favour.

Havertz requires further examination to determine the full extent of

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