Overview

• Arsenal moved quickly to reach an agreement to sign Eberechi Eze within hours of news of Kai Havertz’s injury, edging past Tottenham’s pursuit.
• Tottenham had been in advanced talks and were reported to have agreed personal terms with Eze, but negotiations with Crystal Palace stalled.
• Reporting points to Palace’s timing needs around a Conference League fixture and a price close to Eze’s £68m release clause as factors in the outcome.
• Eze’s past links to Arsenal are cited as influencing his preference, and commentary faults Spurs for slow decision‑making during talks.
• Coverage says Havertz’s setback increased Arsenal’s need and, by report, eased a squad‑registration squeeze, while Spurs now face pressure to target alternatives.