Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Eberechi Eze is beginning to gather pace, and with the club operating under one of the Premier League’s strictest wage structures, the midfielder’s earnings could prove decisive in any potential move.
Following the departure of Heung-min Son from Tottenham Hotspur to MLS side LAFC, Spurs have seen a significant reduction in their wage bill.
We have long reported that Tottenham are now being overtaken by the likes of Newcastle United and Aston Villa in terms of player salaries, despite being one of the so-called big six.
The club operates with a relatively strict wage structure that caps the highest-paid player at £190,000 a week, and with Heung-min Son now gone, that figure drops to £170,000 a week for their top earner.
Tottenham target Eberechi Eze’s wage fits existing structure
Tottenham are reportedly back in the race to sign Eberechi Eze, with suggestions that Eze is keen on a move to Spurs after holding talks with the club’s representatives.
We have now turned to Capology to assess whether Eze’s wages would fit into Tottenham’s salary framework if a deal were agreed.
According to the data, the England international currently earns £100,000 per week at Selhurst Park, amounting to an annual income of £5,200,000.
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Even with an improved wage upon joining Tottenham, Eze should still comfortably fit into the structure the club has operated under for some time. However, he would become a rare earner of over £100k at Tottenham, along with the likes of Kulusevski, Romero, Maddison, and Palhinha (loan).
Spurs’ injury crisis increases urgency in transfer market
Tottenham are in urgent need of reinforcements, with injuries to several key players threatening their start to the season.
Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison have both suffered injuries, with Maddison facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to an ACL injury.
This situation explains why Tottenham are pushing to strengthen their squad, with Eze and Savinho now firmly on their radar and just over two weeks remaining before the transfer window closes.