Arsenal move to sign Eze

Arsenal move to sign Eberechi Eze for around £60 million after hijacking Tottenham’s deal as Kai Havertz injury opens a window.

Arsenal secure Eze deal after Tottenham bid falls through

Arsenal are poised to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace for about £60 million after hijacking Tottenham Hotspur’s deal. Tottenham had agreed the terms and fee, but Eze expressed a preference for Arsenal following Wednesday’s approach, and Arsenal have matched his personal terms.
Palace had kept Eze available to play in the Conference League play-off first leg on Thursday, delaying the sale while they seek reinforcements. The move reflects how late changes can tilt a transfer race in a crowded window and how clubs balance short term needs with longer term plans.

The episode shows how injuries can quickly rewrite transfer priorities. Havertz’s setback at Spurs created a vacancy that rivals sought to exploit, underscoring how fragile plans are in a busy market.
For Arsenal, a £60m outlay signals ambition but tests budget discipline and wage structure. The outcome could shape how both clubs approach the rest of the window and influence Palace’s selling strategy as they weigh replacements.

Highlights

The next 48 hours will reveal whether the move becomes official and how it reshapes the summer market.