Tottenham Hotspur could explore the option of a swap deal to land Eberechi Eze this summer, as per recent reports – so we have now highlighted three players Spurs could offer Crystal Palace.
Tottenham Hotspur are reported to be eyeing a marquee signing this summer as they prepare for their return to the UEFA Champions League after being away for two seasons.
Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze is a name that has been on the radar of Tottenham for quite some time, and Spurs could land Eze’s signature this summer if they meet his £68 million release clause that is set to become active this transfer window.
Eze has been described as the most wanted player at Spurs for a while, and with two years left on his contract, this summer could be Palace’s only chance of securing a significant fee for the midfielder.
Of course, the Englishman’s departure from Selhurst Park is dependent on the Eagles, and in a bid to convince the FA Cup winners to sell Eze, it has been reported that Spurs could look to do a player plus cash swap deal for Eze.
But what players could the Lilywhites include in their deal this summer? Here are three players Tottenham could look to offer to Crystal Palace in a swap deal for Eberechi Eze.
Yves Bissouma could be part of Tottenham’s swap offer for Eberechi Eze
A player Tottenham Hotspur are reported to be looking to sell this summer is Yves Bissouma, who struggled for consistency last season, with the Malian midfielder’s performances leaving a lot to be desired.
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Although he impressed in Spurs’ final two Europa League ties, in the semi-final and final, it seems as though Bissouma’s future is sealed, as it was revealed back in March that Tottenham are looking to sell Bissouma this summer following crunch talks.
With the Lilywhites looking to get the Malian off their books, using him in a swap deal for Eze could be a smart piece of business for both Spurs and Palace, as the Eagles could do with an extra body in midfield ahead of next season.
This is because Crystal Palace man Adam Wharton is on the radar of several top clubs, and should Wharton depart Selhurst Park, then Bissouma could be a like-for-like replacement for the Eagles, who are set to play in the Europa League next season and would need a bigger squad.
Richarlison could bolster Crystal Palace attack
Richarlison is another option for Spurs if they are looking to include a player swap in their deal for Eberechi Eze.
Richarlison is reported to be considering his future at Tottenham, and a move away from north London is very much on the cards, as the Brazilian is looking to secure regular minutes as a centre-forward ahead of the 2026 World Cup finals.
A move to Selhurst Park could work well for Richarlison, who could get minutes as the club’s centre-forward, although he would have to compete with Jean-Philippe Mateta for that number nine spot.
The Brazilian’s versatility could also bode well for him, as Richarlison is capable of playing on the left, making him a like-for-like replacement for Eze in Palace’s setup, meaning the Eagles would not have to pay any fees to get a replacement for the Englishman.
Radu Dragusin could strengthen Palace defence in Tottenham swap deal
Crystal Palace could expect their squad to be raided this summer, as some of their top performers are linked with a move away from Selhurst Park.
Eberechi Eze has been linked with Tottenham, while Manchester City have also shown interest in the midfielder. Marc Guehi is also on Spurs’ radar, while Chelsea and Newcastle United have been linked with the defender.
Crystal Palace set up with a back five, which means the South London club need to bolster their defensive ranks this summer. The club had Trevoh Chalobah of Chelsea in their side, but the Blues recalled him back in the winter window, and Oliver Glasner’s side has not replaced him since his departure.
Indeed, Tottenham could help bolster Palace’s defensive ranks by including Radu Dragusin in a swap deal for Eberechi Eze this summer.
Of course, Dragusin featured a lot more last season because of injuries to Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, but the Spurs defender has since picked up an ACL injury that has kept him out for an extended period.
The Romanian is not entirely a fan favourite at Spurs, with his performances leaving a lot to be desired. Perhaps the centre-back would fare better in a three-at-the-back system at Palace, in what could be a deal that works well for the two clubs.