Eze linked with Spurs amid resurfaced Arsenal ties

A resurfaced past support for Arsenal and ongoing Spurs interest keep Eberechi Eze at the center of a summer transfer saga.

Arsenal Fan Eze Answer When Asked if He Would Move to Spurs

Footage from years ago shows Eberechi Eze saying he supported Arsenal as a boy, a detail that fuels the current chatter around a possible move to Tottenham. The Crystal Palace attacking midfielder, 27, has been linked with both clubs this summer as Palace weigh options with two weeks left in the window. In the latest scene, Palace drew 0-0 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and a free kick was ruled out after Marc Guehi stood too close to the wall. Palace boss Oliver Glasner said the club is calm about Eze’s future and noted that his release clause has now expired, leaving the decision with the club.

Fabrizio Romano and The Athletic have both kept the story alive, with Romano noting direct contact between Spurs and Palace and saying Spurs are prepared to pay around £55m fixed plus £5m in add-ons to get the deal done, and that Eze informed Palace of his desire to join Spurs. The resurfaced Arsenal footage adds a sentimental layer to a negotiation that is already financial and tactical in nature. While Eze has previously spoken warmly about Arsenal, the business side of the window continues to push clubs toward a concrete price and timing as two weeks remain.

This transfer case shows how history, sentiment and money collide in modern football. A past statement can shape expectations, even as a player remains a Palace asset with a stated preference to join a rival. The real pressure point is not just the fee but the timing and how both clubs manage public perception during a tight window. In a market driven by add-ons and release clauses, fans expect loyalty while clubs chase efficiency and squad balance.

The risk for Palace is losing a key player without a clear path to a long term replacement, while Spurs risk overpaying if the deal drags on or if Eze prioritizes sentiment over sport. The public reaction to fees and the narrative around a boyhood club can influence negotiations, making the window as much about optics as opportunity.

Highlights

The window still has miles to run, and the answer may hinge on price, timing and a club's strategic patience.