Arsenal have completed the signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace after hijacking rivals Tottenham 's deal for the talented midfielder, the club announced on Saturday.

The Premier League title hopefuls have confirmed the move after leapfrogging Spurs, who previously appeared unopposed, in the race for Eze.

The England international, 27, has joined for a fee worth up to £67.5 million ($91 million), sources have told ESPN, and becomes Mikel Arteta's seventh signing of the summer window.

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On Wednesday, Tottenham were confident of finalizing a deal after reaching an agreement with Palace -- and personal terms with Eze -- before Arsenal enter

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