Arsenal and Spurs in Fierce Eze Battle After Maddison Injury Blow

Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)
August 2025

Arsenal and Tottenham are locked in a high-stakes race to sign Eze, with Spurs accelerating their pursuit following James Maddison’s season-ending ACL injury. Former Arsenal defender Lee Dixon believes Eze could be the key to the Gunners’ title push but warned he may favour Spurs, who see him as Maddison’s ideal replacement.