For Spurs, the collapse of the deal is a bitter pill. Thomas Frank had identified Eze as a priority signing, and his sudden loss to their fiercest rivals not only dents their recruitment plans but also hands Arsenal a symbolic victory in the north London rivalry.

Steve Nicol explains why signing Eberechi Eze is a "no-brainer" for Arsenal.

Eberechi Eze was Tottenham-bound until Thursday evening. Arsenal ruthlessly swooped with a £60million fee and personal terms swiftly agreed with another wonderful addition to the squad on the way having also dealt a shuddering body blow to their oldest rivals in the process.

All the latest transfer news including reaction after Newcastle forward Alexander Isak breaks his silence and updates on Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi.