Spurs in huge insane deal who could make spurs move on from Eze loss
Tottenham Hotspur are wasting no time in turning their attention elsewhere after losing out on Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, who is now on the verge of completing a sensational move to Arsenal.
Eze, 27, had been strongly linked with Spurs for several weeks, with various reports even suggesting that the England international preferred a move to North London under Thomas Frank. For a while, Tottenham looked like the front-runners in the race, but the story took a dramatic twist on Wednesday evening.
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Arsenal “made their move” and quickly convinced Eze, who made it clear that he “wants to join them.” Later that evening, Ornstein followed up with the bombshell that Arsenal and Eze had reached an “agreement in principle” for a deal worth £68 million.
The transfer is expected to be finalised in the coming days, with Palace’s Europa Conference League play-off against Norwegian side Fredrikstad likely to serve as Eze’s farewell appearance in an Eagles shirt. Once confirmed, the creative midfielder will become Arsenal’s seventh signing of the summer, joining a star-studded list of arrivals that already includes Kepa Arrizabalaga, Cristhian Mosquera, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Nørgaard, Noni Madueke, and Viktor Gyökeres.
For Spurs, the collapse of the Eze pursuit is undoubtedly a major disappointment. Frank and the club hierarchy had earmarked him as a marquee addition to their midfield, but they are now forced to look elsewhere in the market.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Tottenham have wasted little time in drawing up a new list of targets. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano explained that Spurs view Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers as “one of the dream targets” internally, although landing him could prove extremely complicated.
“What happens with Tottenham now?” Romano asked. “They started making some calls today already to try and understand the situation for new players to add to their squad. For example, I can tell you that one of the dream targets they have at Tottenham internally is Morgan Rogers at Aston Villa. But it’s seen as a very difficult deal because Villa don’t want to lose the player. So, people in the industry believe this deal is almost impossible, but I can guarantee you that Tottenham are thinking about him as a perfect candidate.”
Rogers, still only 22 and contracted at Villa Park until 2030, enjoyed a remarkable breakout season in 2024/25. He registered 19 goal contributions across competitions, a level of output that earned him the prestigious PFA Young Player of the Year award earlier this week. Naturally, his form has made him a prized asset for Unai Emery’s side, and reports suggest Villa value the England international at around £100 million.
That figure could make negotiations especially tricky for Tottenham. Despite their ambition, the club has already committed £126 million in transfer spending this summer, bringing in the likes of Mohammed Kudus, Mathys Tel, Kevin Danso, Luka Vuskovic, Kota Takai, and João Palhinha (on loan). Adding Rogers to that list would require Daniel Levy and the Spurs board to make another huge financial decision, one that might not be realistic at this stage.
Meanwhile, Spurs are also keeping tabs on another exciting option. Manchester City’s Savinho remains firmly on their radar, with reports suggesting that Tottenham are considering a club-record £69 million bid for the Brazilian winger. The 20-year-old has impressed with his explosive pace and creativity, but City are reluctant to sanction an exit, viewing him as a potential star of the future.
For now, Spurs find themselves at a crossroads. Losing Eze to their bitter rivals Arsenal will sting, but their determination to bounce back in the transfer market is clear. Whether they can prise away a top young talent like Rogers or convince City to part with Savinho remains to be seen, but one thing is certain — Tottenham will not give up easily as they continue to reshape their squad under Thomas Frank.