Tottenham Hotspur have emerged as the club with the most interest in securing the services of Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.
That is according to the latest report from GiveMeSport, who claim that there is no interest from Chelsea, putting Spurs in a strong position to land the highly-rated midfielder. The report also states that Eze himself is “very open” to a move to Tottenham, as he wishes to stay in London.
Tottenham not willing to pay Eberechi Eze’s release clause
However, negotiations could be complicated, as Spurs are reportedly unwilling to meet the £68m release clause in his contract. Sporting director Johan Lange values the Palace star closer to £50m, creating a significant gap in valuation between the two clubs that could pose challenges in striking a deal.
Spurs are not the only club vying for his signature, with Manchester United and Napoli also showing interest.
Former Spurs scout Bryan King has also expressed his belief that Eze would be open to joining the North London club but may seek assurances regarding the club’s direction and ambitions.
Since joining Crystal Palace from QPR in 2020 for £17m, Eze has established himself as one of the Premier League’s most exciting midfield talents. Despite injury setbacks, he finished as Palace’s top scorer in the 2022-23 season, netting 11 goals and providing six assists across all competitions.
This season, the 26-year-old has continued to impress, tallying six goals and seven assists in 28 appearances, including a crucial assist in Palace’s 4-1 victory over Aston Villa. His overall contribution for the Eagles stands at 32 goals and 24 assists in 152 games.
TBH Says
While signing Eze would be a significant addition for Spurs, questions remain about how his arrival would impact James Maddison, who occupies a similar position in the squad. If a deal is reached, it could raise speculation about Maddison’s long-term future at the club.
It also remains to be seen whether Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy will be willing to meet Palace’s valuation or attempt to negotiate a lower fee, as he is known for driving hard bargains in the transfer market.