Arsenal bid for Eze advances

Arsenal push to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace for around £60m as Tottenham's bid stalls and window deadlines loom.

Arsenal sign Eze bid strengthens squad as Spurs deal stalls

Arsenal have reportedly reached an in principle agreement to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace for around £60m, according to BBC Sport. Eze is believed to favour a move to Arsenal, with Tottenham having been in talks to sign him after ten days of discussions that did not reach finalisation.

The move would give Mikel Arteta a fresh attacking option as Kai Havertz deals with a knee issue, adding flexibility to Arsenal's forward line. Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said Eze would start in the UEFA Conference League play-off against Fredrikstad and that Palace remain committed to the team. Sources say Eze wants to join Arsenal before the transfer window closes on 1 September.

The bid underscores Arsenal’s willingness to spend big to refresh a forward line that has shown flashes but lacked consistency. It also highlights the tight, high stakes market in London where rivals push for the same targets. Medical checks and timing could decide whether the package sticks. Tottenham’s stalled talks reveal a different pace and risk tolerance between clubs.

If Eze arrives, Arsenal face a balancing act between big spend and squad harmony. The move could reshape attacking rotations, but it comes with financial risk and the challenge of integrating a player who has spent time in a rival system. This transfer also reflects how the transfer window’s deadline concentrates decision making and can squeeze negotiations.

Highlights

Time will tell if Eze lands in north London and how it reshapes the season