Arsenal poked fun at Tottenham as they confirmed the blockbuster signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace. Eze was all set for a move to Spurs, with a deal all but agreed with Crystal Palace

On August 18, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy held face-to-face talks with his Palace counterpart, Steve Parish. They agreed on the broad outline of a deal for £50million with a further £10m in add-ons.

Arsenal completed the signing of Eberechi Eze - snatching him from Tottenham's grasp - and paraded him in front of the Emirates on Saturday evening ahead of his potential debut next weekend

Eze, who spent part of his youth career at Arsenal between 2006 and 2011, now makes a high-profile return to North London. He has signed a long-term contract and will wear the iconic No.10 shirt, carrying big expectations with it.

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Wright, as Eze hopes to imminently do, trod the now legendary path from south London to Arsenal. He has London spirit. London energy. London style. His personality, as well as his ability, is a big part of the attraction, and the connections he already shares with England team-mates at Arsenal ensure he would be welcomed with open arms.

Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal have not swooped for Eberechi Eze because Kai Havertz has suffered a knee injury. Havertz has been dealing with a knee issue since last Sunday’s game at Old Trafford, which Arsenal won 1-0.