Transfer expert Graeme Bailey has provided a promising update on Tottenham’s pursuit of Eberechi Eze after Arsenal made advances towards the attacking midfielder over recent days.
The Crystal Palace star’s transfer saga has been moving rapidly over the past few days, with almost hourly developments emerging as the race for his signature intensifies.
Some outlets have claimed that Tottenham are now willing to meet Eze’s £68 release clause after the player signalled a willingness to move to Spurs.
However, over recent hours, Arsenal have made contact over a move for Eze, which has left some Spurs fans worried about the possibility of the Gunners hijacking the deal.
Tottenham are still leading the race to land Eberechi Eze
Graeme Bailey has now confirmed that Mikel Arteta’s men have indeed made enquiries about the 26-year-old. He reveals that they are not the only ones to do so, with Liverpool, Chelsea, Man United, Newcastle and Aston Villa also exploring moves for the England international.
However, the journalist asserts that Tottenham are at the front of the queue to land Eberechi Eze at the moment.
Bailey told TBR Football: “Eberechi Eze is expecting to leave Crystal Palace this summer, that is no secret. He has a release clause and Steve Parish is open to taking instalments to a certain degree but any agreement will need to be reached with Palace.
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“Eze himself has made it clear he is open to options, and a host of Premier League clubs have made contact. As we have reported, the most advanced are Tottenham Hotspur, and we are told the player would welcome a move.
“But Arsenal have indeed made enquiries as they see him as a potential option on their left – but same with Liverpool, Chelsea, Man United, Newcastle and Aston Villa – they have all made enquiries to some extent this year.”
Tottenham also eyeing Eze alternatives this summer
While the speculation linking Eze with a move to Spurs has intensified substantially over the last week, several sources indicate that the Lilywhites are not putting all their eggs into the Palace man’s basket.
In fact, Ben Jacobs has gone as far as to say that Tottenham have ‘backed off’ their interest in Eze over the past 24 hours. If true, this will come as frustrating news to Spurs fans.
It has been alleged that Tottenham remain interested in Antoine Semenyo, Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons and other attackers.