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Arsenal have pulled off a sensational move by hijacking Tottenham’s deal for Eberechi Eze, securing the Crystal Palace forward in a £60m transfer – www.naijnaira.com reports.
Spurs were confident they had their man, with talks at an advanced stage and even discussions of a swap deal involving Richarlison.
According to BBC Sport, Arsenal reignited their interest when fears over Kai Havertz’s knee injury emerged, forcing Mikel Arteta to push the club into action.
Rather than settle for a temporary loan option, the Gunners committed to a marquee signing that signals their determination to compete on all fronts.
Eze, who scored 14 goals and provided 11 assists last season, proved his big-game quality by netting decisive goals in Palace’s FA Cup run, including the winner in the final against Manchester City.
“This is a player with natural flair and the ability to decide matches,” one Arsenal insider said of the England international.
For Eze, the move represents a return to north London, where he once trained in Arsenal’s youth academy before being released at 13.
The 27-year-old admitted he “cried for a week” after leaving the club back in 2011, but now has the chance to write a new chapter in red and white.
Tottenham are left frustrated, while Arsenal celebrate landing a versatile forward who strengthens their Premier League and Champions League ambitions.
