Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)
August 2025
Arsenal stunned Tottenham by swooping for Eberechi Eze after Spurs had led the race for weeks. The Gunners outbid their rivals with a superior offer and payment structure, finalizing the deal in hours while Tottenham stalled. Fans erupted with celebrations online. Spurs’ slow negotiations left the door open, allowing Arsenal to strike swiftly with an aggressive package. Social media exploded with Arsenal supporters mocking Spurs, celebrating both the signing and the timing, making the hijack one of the window’s most dramatic sagas.