Amidst suggestions that an opening offer is on the way from Tottenham Hotspur for Eberechi Eze, a new report has shed light on how much the Lilywhites are willing to pay for the Crystal Palace star this summer.
Over the past few days, several sources have suggested that Tottenham have leapfrogged Arsenal in the race for Eze.
According to reports, Spurs now understand exactly what it will take to land Eze following their talks with the Eagles over the last week.
Earlier on Thursday morning, Tottenham insider Paul O’Keefe revealed that Spurs are ready to make an opening offer for Eze as they step up their pursuit of the England international.
Tottenham are hoping to sign Eberechi Eze for less than his release clause
According to a new report in talkSPORT, the North Londoners prefer not to trigger the 27-year-old’s £68m release clause, which is valid until Friday evening.
The outlet claims that Tottenham value Eze at closer to the £55m they paid to sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham earlier this summer.
It is unclear if Palace will entertain any offer below the attacking midfielder’s release clause valuation even after it expires.
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However, the report adds that Spurs remain optimistic that a deal can be struck for the former QPR man and have made Oliver Glasner’s men aware that they plan to try.
Eze would be expensive in more ways than one
The Crystal Palace star would not only require a huge transfer outlay but would also command big wages at Tottenham.
Eze currently earns £100,000 per week at Selhurst Park, making him one of the South London club’s highest earners.