The Athletic FC Podcast Ornstein transfer latest: Arsenal hijack Eze to Spurs
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Aug 21, 2025 
In this discussion, David Ornstein, Football correspondent for The Athletic, reveals how Arsenal shocked Tottenham by acquiring Eberechi Eze, disrupting their plans. Adrian Clarke evaluates Eze's potential impact on Arsenal's gameplay, while Jack Pitt-Brooke shares Tottenham's perspective on their missed signing, adding a layer of rivalry to the conversation. The pros and cons of strategic transfers are explored, highlighting emotional fan reactions and the implications for both clubs in this competitive Premier League landscape.
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Arsenal Pounced As Spurs Talks Dragged
- Arsenal agreed an agreement in principle with Crystal Palace to sign Eberechi Eze around his expired release clause value.
- David Ornstein says negotiations were fast for Arsenal after Spurs' talks dragged and Arsenal pounced following Havertz's injury news.
Conference Game Not The Main Delay
- David Ornstein argues Palace's Europa Conference League match wasn't the decisive delay in talks.
- He believes protracted negotiations and Arsenal sensing Spurs' stumbling opened the window for a swift Arsenal move.
Eze's Arsenal Roots And Preference
- Ornstein recounts Eze's long-standing preference for Arsenal and early academy link as a factor in his decision.
- He says Spurs had a deal ready but the player's preference and Arsenal's intervention changed the outcome.