Ange Postecoglou’s sacking was inevitable, but it also felt as if the club would be plunged back into the same lurch that preceded his appointment. It didn’t feel as if Daniel Leavy still had the necessary pull to produce a quality coach. How wrong doubters were.
This afternoon, respected pundit Paul O Keefe announced on X that a deal has been brokered for Crystal Palace to accept a three-stage payment plan of £60 million for Eberechi Eze.
This does not include any bonus payments, but does protect Palace’s locked-in valuation. Paul’s reputation with Tottenham dealings has been proven to be second to none.
Spurs need Eberechi Eze
The 26-year-old could be an excellent acquisition for them, and he will add creativity and goals to the side. He is capable of operating in the central attacking midfield role as well as a wide player. He could prove to be a major upgrade on numerous players next season. Although the asking price is quite high, he is a reliable performer in the Premier League, and he could improve further. Equally, this could well see Mathys Tel operating as an understudy to the Englishman.
The attraction of Champions League football
One factor that may well have swung the ball in Tottenham’s favour was not just the securing of the services of Thomas Frank, but also providing players, new and established, with the platform of top-tier European football.
For players, this also puts game-winning bonuses in a different sphere, as well as allowing stars to mix it with the very best.
Our view
This is precisely the type of player that Spurs ought to be signing. Eze has been a key player for Crystal Palace, scoring 34 goals and providing 23 assists in 146 Premier League appearances. His dribbling and goal-scoring ability have also attracted interest from top clubs across Europe. Put simply, Eberechi is a footballer who gets fans on their feet.
Confirmation of a deal being accepted has yet to be announced, but what is pleasing to see is that Tottenham are prepared to do what they can to get such a potentially important deal over the line.