Arsenal Secure Dramatic Late Deal to Sign Eberechi Eze.

 

Arsenal have clinched an agreement to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, snatching the deal from under Spurs’ noses.

Key Details of the Deal

• The agreement includes an upfront fee of £60 million, accompanied by £7.5–£10 million in performance-related add-ons.

• Some reports stretch the total potential outlay up to £68 million, incorporating bonuses tied to future achievements.

Why Arsenal Won Out Over Spurs

• A knee injury to Kai Havertz, which left Arsenal light up front, triggered a swift push to secure reinforcement.

• Despite previously being on the brink of joining Spurs—who had agreed a fee and personal terms—Eze ultimately favored a return to Arsenal, the club where he once trained as a youth. 

• Arsenal’s quick negotiations and structured payment plan outmatched Tottenham's efforts.

The Bigger Picture

• The deal marks Arsenal’s seventh summer signing, adding creative depth and versatility to Mikel Arteta’s squad. 

• The Gunners have already poured nearly £200 million into new recruits this window, with Eze accentuating their ambitious push. 

• This transfer also signals a major financial success for Crystal Palace, with a record sale fueling potential reinforcements.