Arsenal's stunning coup to snatch Eberechi Eze away from Spurs is a ruthless statement of intent, says BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Spurs are licking their wounds after Eberechi Eze decided to sign for their arch rivals Arsenall, in a deal worth a reported £67.5m ($91m). While Thomas Frank and Daniel Levy have been able to secure the signing of Mathys Tel and Mohamed Kudus this summer ...

Ex-Arsenal and Tottenham defender William Gallas has suggested Eberechi Eze chose the Gunners as "he wants to get his hands on more trophies". Recommended external contentVideoWe need your consent to show you content our Editorial team embedded from Video.

Oliver Glasner has insisted both Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi will start in Crystal Palace's Conference League play-off first leg at home to Fredrikstad on Thursday.The pair have been linked with moves to two of Palace's Premier League rivals -- Eze to Tottenham and Guehi to Liverpool -- and their respective futures could still be up for debate when Palace welcome Norwegian side Fredrikstad to Selhurst Park.

Exactly three months ago, Tottenham Hotspur won their first piece of silverware in 17 years. Beating Manchester United in the Europa League final, securing qualification for this season’s Champions League in the process, was supposed to transform the mood around the club and, for a brief time, it did.

Casado, who’s been dubbed “ spectacular ” by former Barça star and one of the best midfielders ever, Sergio Busquets, ranked in the 94th percentile for passes into the final third (7.7) - showcasing his ability to get the ball into attacking areas.

Arsenal have beaten Tottenham to Eberechi Eze, but a move billed as a hijacking had actually been made long before Spurs struck a deal for the playmaker.

CLUBS are splashing MAJOR cash this summer as they look to bolster their squads in the transfer window ahead of the new season! Tottenham are reportedly considering offering Richarlison as part of