Tottenham are hoping to secure Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze’s services ahead of the transfer deadline.
Thomas Frank wants the England international at Spurs, but the deal may not go ahead.
After the Morgan Gibbs-White saga, Tottenham’s chase of Eze may also come to an abrupt end.
Arsenal hijack Spurs attempt to sign Eze
After finishing second in back-to-back seasons, Arsenal are aiming to win the Premier League this season.
Mikel Arteta wants the Gunners hierarchy to strengthen the side and he’s keen on the Tottenham-linked Eze.
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The 27-year-old appears set to leave Selhurst Park this summer and will be playing for a Champions League club this season.
The Athletic’s David Ornstein reported on 20 August that the Gunners have made a last-gasp approach for Eze.
Gabriel Agbonlahor could not help but poke fun at the Lilywhites as they appear to have been beaten to the deal by their arch rivals.
He wrote on X: “This is so spursy.”
Tottenham pay price for delaying Eze deal
Tottenham’s failure to secure Eze, who now seems poised to join Arsenal, stems from their own delays in finalising the deal.
Despite early interest and negotiations with Crystal Palace, Spurs hesitated, allowing Arsenal to capitalise on their indecision.
Tottenham’s £7million shortfall in their offer, coupled with their focus on other targets like Savinho, slowed progress.
Eze appears to favour Arsenal, his boyhood club, and Spurs’ late push after James Maddison’s injury was too slow.
Now, Tottenham must pivot to alternatives to bolster their attack.
Their procrastination, despite knowing Palace’s demands, has left them scrambling as the transfer window nears its close, highlighting poor strategic timing.