Villarreal agree deal to sign Chelsea defender

Arsenal are close to securing an agreement to sign Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze, according to Football Transfers.

Chelsea are reportedly in pole position to land the signature of Ajax defender Jorrel Hato this month.

Hamburg and Arsenal have agreed a fee for Albert Sambi Lokonga, believed to be around andamp;pound;2.5 million. The Belgian defensive midfielder has spent time away on loan and will now be allowed to leave the Emirates Stadium on a permanent basis.