Arsenal managed to outmaneuver Spurs in a single afternoon to secure their transfer target Eze. According to Sky Sports' latest update, Arsenal have reached an agreement with Crystal Palace for Eze's transfer, with a total fee of €67.5 million, including a fixed £60 million plus £7.5 million in add-ons.
It is reported that Eze originally had a £68 million release clause, but this clause has now expired. Personal terms with the player are also close to being finalized. Eze is eager to join Arsenal, with the medical potentially taking place as early as this Friday. Arsenal revived their pursuit of Eze on Wednesday, partly due to Havertz's unexpected injury, as well as Martinelli and Ødegaard's poor form and insufficient ability. Arsenal swiftly finalized Eze's deal within an afternoon, successfully outbidding Spurs. Spurs had considered involving Richarlison in a swap for Eze, but Richarlison, who scored twice in the opening Premier League round, was not interested in moving to Crystal Palace. Spurs’ slow negotiations led to them being outpaced. Arsenal’s thorough and decisive efforts quickly secured the agreement with Crystal Palace to sign Eze.
In my personal opinion, Arsenal’s rapid move to sign Eze shows the club’s full support for manager Arteta, but the pressure now falls on him. If Arsenal fail to win a major trophy this season, it might be time for a managerial change...