Arsenal lands Eze for 67.5m

Arsenal seals a late deal to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace for £67.5 million, while a mural celebrating his move is vandalised by rival fans.

Tottenham's Eberechi Eze revenge Mural defaced after 67.5 million transfer hijack

Arsenal have reportedly moved late to snap up Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace for £67.5 million, making him Arsenal’s seventh signing of a summer spree that adds to a heavy round of spending. The 27 year old returns to the top flight after a stint in the Gunners academy and is expected to be unveiled soon, with the club aiming to have him ready for key league fixtures. Arsenal’s total summer spend has reached around £250 million as manager Mikel Arteta extends a broad recruitment strategy.

In a separate clash of football loyalties, a mural of Eze near the Emirates Stadium was defaced with white paint and the word Yids, a term tied to Tottenham fans, amid the transfer drama. North Banksy, the artist behind the mural, said a new version will replace the damaged artwork. Tottenham’s side of the story is reflected in a quote from their camp emphasizing a commitment to players who want to wear their badge, which the article frames as a response to the drama around Eze’s move.

This transfer shows how the biggest clubs are using the summer window to reshape lineups quickly. Arsenal challenges traditional rivals by buying late in the window and pushing a narrative of ambition, while the mural vandalism highlights the darker side of football culture where fan identity and antisemitic language surface in the heat of a transfer saga. The clash also exposes how media coverage can frame rivalries in bold terms that fuel public debate and risk reputational harm for both clubs. Expect more sprint moves this summer as clubs test the market and fans react online and offline.

Highlights

The summer transfer market keeps turning as clubs test limits and fans watch every twist.