Arsenal’s Eze smokescreen and how hijack was pulled off so quietlyArsenal hijacked Tottenham’s move for Eberechi Eze, securing the playmaker for £67.5m. Spurs had a £60m deal agreed, but Arsenal’s stronger relationship with Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish proved decisive. The 27-year-old, a former Arsenal youth player, is expected for a medical Friday despite playing for Palace Thursday.
