Tottenham are reportedly interested in a move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, but they now face competition from Arsenal.
Eze was outstanding last season as he helped Palace win the FA Cup. The England international scored in the quarter-final, semi-final and final as the Eagles won their first-ever major honour.
Tottenham need to add proven quality to their squad, and the 26-year-old is seen as the perfect solution.
However, Arsenal are also keen on signing Eze, which means Spurs may now have a transfer battle on their hands, with the player’s preferred destination now debated.
Jamie O’Hara shocked as Eze to Arsenal mooted
If both Arsenal and Spurs activate Eze’s £68 million release clause, then the midfielder will have a decision to make over which side of North London to join.
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According to Jason Cundy, the Palace playmaker should move to Arsenal, but former Spurs midfielder Jamie O’Hara is not in agreement.
Speaking on talkSPORT (27 June), O’Hara asked Cundy which club Eze should choose, and he did not hesitate to answer.
“Arsenal. Definitely Arsenal, every day of the week and twice on Sundays,” Cundy responded.
“He’s not guaranteed to start at Arsenal,” O’Hara responded.
“I’d play for Spurs. I was at Arsenal and I left. I would play for Tottenham every day of the week over Arsenal. He’s not going to be guaranteed a start.”
Eze would start more at Tottenham than Arsenal
While Spurs fans may be concerned that Eze will pick Arsenal over the Lilywhites, O’Hara has rightly pointed out that Eze would be guaranteed a starting place at Tottenham.
Eze would be an instant upgrade on any option Spurs have in midfield or on the wing, and would instantly inject creativity and a goal threat that they are otherwise lacking.
While he did come through the Arsenal academy, if his next move is to be determined by game time, then Spurs will be somewhat hopeful that they can offer Eze a more enticing package than their bitter rivals.
However, if it also comes down to wages, then Arsenal are more likely to offer a higher salary, and Daniel Levy’s prudence in the market will again do Spurs no favours.