Eze undergoes Arsenal medical, Spurs scramble to sign alternative, Isak to Liverpool update - The latest transfers, gossip and rumours as deadline day begins to pull into view

Arsenal pounced to beat north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur to a deal on Wednesday, matching the Spurs offer and persuading Eze to join them instead. Spurs hadn’t finalised their agreement due to Palace wanting Eze to play the first leg of a Conference League play-off, which he subsequently didn’t feature in anyway.

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank insists he has no problem missing out on Eberechi Eze and only wants players who want to 'wear this fantastic badge'.

For the second time this summer, Spurs must pivot after a proposed deal to sign a creative midfielder collapsed at the final hurdle

Fabrizio Romano says Premier League forward wants to join Tottenham instead of Eberechi Eze despite his club's reluctance to sell.

Akliouche enjoyed a breakout campaign in Ligue 1 last season, having teased his talent in 2023–24. He ended with 15 goal contributions in the league, including ten assists. The playmaker also started Monaco’s first Ligue 1 outing of the 2025–26 campaign, and completed their victory over Le Havre with a tap-in at the back post.

Eberechi Eze has been one of the key targets for Spurs this summer, with their pursuit of the Englishman dragging out for the majority of the window.

It's not so much the player, it's what the failed transfer of Eberechi Eze means long-term for a club that at some point has to negotiate with other Premier League teams. Daniel Levy's reign has seen an upturn in fortune and fortunes at Spurs, but they ...