David Ornstein has now revealed that Tottenham were actually ready to increase their offer to the release clause value after finding out that Arsenal were attempting a hijack. Unfortunately for them, it was too late, as the Gunners were prepared to match that, and Eze chose Arsenal over Spurs.

Tottenham's summer might be hanging by a thread, but there's still a player out there who could make Spurs transfer window a huge success

Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Eberechi Eze from their Premier League rivals Crystal Palace with the attacking midfielder poised to join his boyhood club ahead of Tottenham