Arsenal hijacks Eberechi Eze's deal from Tottenham

Arsenal Football Club has made a surprising move in the 2025 summer transfer window by hijacking Tottenham's deal to sign winger Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace. The deal came after Tottenham's target, Kai Havertz, suffered a knee injury in training, ruling him out for a significant period.

Eze, whose release clause had reportedly expired, had started the season with Palace but was now set to join Arsenal. Despite speculation about his future, Eze had started for Palace in their recent matches.

Tottenham had considered offering Richarlison plus cash for Eze, but the midfielder now looks set to join Arsenal. Crystal Palace has agreed on a fee with Arsenal for Eze, although personal terms are yet to be finalized.

Eze, a boyhood Arsenal fan who had previously played for the club's academy, seems poised to make the switch to the Gunners.