Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze this summer.
The 26-year-old England international was outstanding for the Eagles last season and he scored 11 goals and picked up four assists in the league. Spurs were reportedly keen on signing him, but they have now decided to cool their interest in the attacking midfielder.
They are well-stocked in the attacking areas and Tottenham have decided to focus on signing a central midfielder and a central defender, as per Football Insider.
Spurs need to add more depth and quality to their side. They are chasing Champions League qualification and domestic trophies. Signing a midfielder and a defender could prove to be a wise decision.
Tottenham need more options in the midfield after the departure of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. At the back, they have three quality central defenders in Cristian Romero, Radu Dragusin and Micky van de Ven. Signing another defender could compete their defensive unit for the foreseeable future.
As for Eze, he will want to compete at the highest level as well. He will look to play for top clubs and joining Tottenham would have been a tempting option for him. It will be interesting to see if any other club is willing to provide him with an exit route this summer.
Eze is certainly good enough to play for any club in the league and he would add goals and creativity to the side. He is versatile enough to operate in multiple attacking roles as well. Whoever ends up signing him would have an asset on their hands.