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Tottenham Hotspur must now turn attention to the summer transfer window as a turbulent 2024/25 season draws to a close in north London. The campaign has ended with a jubilant high thanks to Europa League triumph in Bilbao.
There remain questions over the future of manager Ange Postecoglou but, even through that murky water, it’s clear to see that Spurs must invest when the window opens. The first team has been blighted by injuries this term and clearly does not have the strength in depth to fight for a spot in the top six.
The stringent Premier League financial rules will mean that any marquee signings will have to be offset by departures. The club’s prize money earnings from this season will also help boost the transfer kitty, with Daniel Levy particularly helped by the side’s impressive Europa League win.
Tottenham Hotspur should combine Premier League and Europa League winnings for mega transfer bid
Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester United in Bilbao, which sent £21 million into the club’s kitty. That combines with the £11.3 million Spurs are expected to receive if they finish 17th in the Premier League to make for a total of £32.3/26.8 million. With the £95 million equal share fund added, that’s a grand total of £127.3 million.
Spurs must use that sum of money to send a mega bid over to Premier League rivals Crystal Palace. The FA Cup winners are in possession of two first team players who could come to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and transform the north London team’s fortune.
The first is Eberechi Eze. The midfielder could play either on the wing or in an advanced central midfield role for Spurs, his versatility a real asset. The England international has the star quality that can win a game in an instant - as seen as he grabbed the only goal in the 1-0 FA Cup win over Manchester City at Wembley Stadium last weekend.
Writing about Eze’s quality for the BBC, former Premier League striker Troy Deeney said: “Eze is just a joke, isn't he? Loads of people in Fantasy Football, like myself, will be really happy with his two goals.
“I think at the start of the year he would've felt he'd get the move like Michael Olise. He didn't get that move and got his head wrapped around it. Now he's just developing into this special, special talent.
“He's taking games over, getting confidence. Also, looking towards the end of this season, there's an opportunity to break into this England team on a consistent basis. I would have Eze in my team over Phil Foden every day of the week.”
Crystal Palace duo could revitalise Spurs
Football Insider have claimed that Eze has a £68 million release clause in his Crystal Palace contract, which Levy could use to his advantage - although any pitch to the player will now be harder given that Oliver Glasner’s side have booked a place in the Europa League next term.
While Eze could add the ‘wow’ factor Spurs need going forwards, the club also needs defensive stability. While bidding for Eze, Tottenham Hotspur should also use their prize money to make an offer for Marc Guehi.
The centre-back has frequently been linked with a move to Spurs and is entering the final 12 months of his contract at Selhurst Park. TBR Football claimed last month that Guehi could be available for £40 million.
Cristian Romero is tipped to be on his way out of Tottenham Hotspur and that will leave a gap to be filled. At just 24 years of age, with 132 Premier League appearances and England experience, Guehi is the obvious candidate.
The £68 million release clause for Eze and £40 million for Guehi adds up to £108 million. That’s no small fee but, with this season’s prize money, Tottenham Hotspur should look to land the double swoop.
In other news, Crystal Palace 'step up' Arsenal and Man Utd transfer hijack thanks to FA Cup win.