Eberechi Eze has been left out of Crystal Palace ’s matchday squad to face Fredrikstad, with a big-money transfer move to Arsenal looming. Tonight’s Europa Conference League play-off clash had initially been billed as the last chance for Palace supporters to watch Eze in their colours when it appeared the midfielder was on his way to Tottenham.

Spurs had the conditions of a deal agreed with Palace on Wednesday but are ready to move on to alternative targets.

Ebere Eze took part in Crystal Palace training ahead of their Conference League clash with Fredrikstad.Tottenham are in talks with Palace to sign Eze and are reportedly close to completing a deal,