This article was originally published on www.si.com as Arsenal, Tottenham Handed Eberechi Eze Delay, ‘Record Price Tag’ Set.

According to The Independent's Miguel Delaney, Eze does have a "first preference" between Arsenal and Tottenham. The reliable journalist has revealed that the club he'd rather join is Arsenal, but that isn't to completely discount Thomas Frank's side, as Eze remains open to potentially signing for them as well.

Tottenham Hotspur are considering battling Arsenal in the race to sign Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze, a source has told ESPN.