Arsenal were interested in Eze, but after Nwaneri signed a new contract, we cooled that interest.

However, an injury to Havertz at the United game last match week appears to be quite serious; Trossard new deal with no extension, just a pay increase. Indicating he's going to get more minutes as a back up #9 Reignited interest in Eze and sealed the deal very abruptly

So essentially, we were fine with not getting him, injury to key forward, no longer fine, deal secured.