As the transfer window closes, Tottenham Hotspur is stepping up its efforts to sign an attacking prospect. Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace is one of their main priorities, as Spurs are considering a summer transfer.
Eze’s contract with Palace expires in June 2027, but Spurs are apparently willing to pay his £60 million release clause in addition to a further £8 million in possible add-ons, for a total reported value of £68 million.
This would be more than Tottenham’s previous record transfer cost for Tanguy Ndombele from 2019, which was £63 million with add-ons.
In a recent YouTube post, renowned Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano offered his perspective regarding the circumstances.
Although he acknowledged that the Spurs are interested in Eze, he said that the talks are still in the early stages.
According to Romano, Crystal Palace is eager to keep the England international, and the deal’s advancement is contingent upon Spurs fulfilling the release clause. He emphasized that talks are still going on and the transfer is not happening anytime soon.
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Romano said:
“For Eberechi Eze, I see many questions coming from you guys but at the moment what I’m hearing is that there is still nothing at advancing stages. Crystal Palace are still hoping for him to stay. The release clause is also into his contract, so it will depend on the release clause. But at the moment it’s still not something happening today it’s still not something imminent.”
Eze’s recent inclusion in England’s squad for the ongoing Euro 2024 highlights his quality. The attacking midfielder’s abilities were on full display last season, even with a month-long absence due to a muscle injury.
He still managed to score 11 goals and provide four assists in 27 Premier League appearances, showcasing his impact on the field.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is eager to strengthen the squad to contend for the Premier League title next season, and Eze’s playing style is seen as ideal for his footballing philosophy.
