There has been a dire need to bring in a creative outlet who can not only operate in the pockets but also bring some unpredictability down the central zones at White Hart Lane, and it looks like Daniel Levy will be willing to make hefty investments to land one of the best creative players in the English top tier in Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze as Tottenham Hotspur emerges as the frontrunner to secure his services, GiveMeSport.
Much-needed creative spark at N-17
The Arsenal academy reject has shown an exemplary skill set and adaptability given his role at Crystal Palace, and we see a lot of that, particularly when the opponents are quick to close the space on him down, and the majority of teams often go double-marking to try and limit his influence in the final third. So if he were to receive the ball between the lines, defenders would try to rush to confront the space ahead of him to limit his options, but we have seen time and time again how he deploys this awareness to hold off those defenders and search for a way to either wiggle his way out or find an outlet.
Then comes his vision and spatial awareness that enables him to look for space that others might miss out on, and Eze often uses those flicks and movements to create space and opportunities.
Now, if you look at everything that he brings to the table and compare it with the current roster at N-17, there is absolutely no one in the squad who can do those same things on the pitch (which explains why Levy wants to invest heavily in his signature).
Can Levy meet Palace’s price demands for Eze?
The report states that the former QPR ace would be “very open” to a move to Tottenham given he wants to remain in London, but the negotiations surrounding his transfer could end up being a bit difficult given how Levy is hesitant to meet that £68 million release clause. And the difference between them is massive, with the Lilywhites sporting director Johan Lange valuing the Palace star closer to £50m, and this could end up complicating the transfer.
Alongside the North Londoners, the likes of Manchester United and Napoli have also expressed interest in signing the England international.
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This should now come down to whether Daniel Levy meets Crystal Palace’s valuation or ends up negotiating a lower fee, but the latter approach could end up pushing the Eagles to sell elsewhere.