Eberechi Eze, the Crystal Palace midfielder, has been at the center of intense transfer negotiations involving Premier League clubs Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal. Initially, Tottenham was close to securing Eze's transfer with a £55 million fixed fee plus £5 million in add-ons, totaling around £60 million. Eze had informed Crystal Palace of his desire to join Tottenham, and the clubs, along with the player, had reached an advanced stage of agreement. Despite this, Eze continued to play for Crystal Palace, starting in their Premier League opener against Chelsea and their Conference League play-off match against Fredrikstad, as manager Oliver Glasner trusted him amid ongoing talks. However, Arsenal re-entered the race following a knee injury to their forward Kai Havertz, prompting them to pursue Eze aggressively. Arsenal offered a package exceeding £60 million, matching Tottenham's valuation but with more favorable payment terms and quicker add-ons. Crystal Palace accepted Arsenal's offer, and Eze reportedly prefers to join Arsenal over Tottenham. A verbal agreement has been reached between all parties, with Eze set to undergo a medical at Arsenal. The deal is valued at approximately £67.5 million, close to Eze's expired £68 million release clause. Tottenham, after losing out on Eze, are reportedly considering alternative targets and planning a club-record bid for another player. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace are preparing for Eze's departure by lining up potential replacements, including a £30 million target from Wolves. The transfer saga has drawn significant attention, with Arsenal fans optimistic about the acquisition and pundits suggesting Eze could be pivotal in Arsenal's Premier League ambitions.