Arsenal's stunning coup to snatch Eberechi Eze away from Spurs is a ruthless statement of intent, says BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty.

Gabriel Agbonlahor says Richarlison may now be unhappy at Tottenham after reports he was set to be used in a swap deal.

Exactly three months ago, Tottenham Hotspur won their first piece of silverware in 17 years. Beating Manchester United in the Europa League final, securing qualification for this season’s Champions League in the process, was supposed to transform the mood around the club and, for a brief time, it did.

Yesterday was a bad day for Tottenham Hotspur, but while the club failed in its bid to secure Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze after losing out to an Arsenal gazumping, the club is already briefing that it has other irons in the fire.

Newcastle are under pressure to sign a new striker this summer. Callum Wilson was released following the expiration of his contract, but Eddie Howe’s side were forced to start the season without a recognised centre forward after Isak began his own protest over his desired move to Liverpool.

Follow live updates as Alexander Isak's Newcastle future continues to dominate the summer transfer window BlueCo — the group that owns Chelsea and Strasbourg — has reached an agreement to sign midfielder Julio Enciso from Brighton & Hove Albion.

Click 'Get Involved' at the top of this page to have your say Spurs fans scapegoating Levy on Eze.. do they think that Eze would have chosen Spurs over Arsenal even if all fees and personal terms were all agreed? As soon as Arsenal reignited the interest ...