Tottenham Hotspur want to sign the Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze during the summer transfer window.
The player is on the radar of London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea as well. However, journalist Graeme Bailey has now revealed on TBR Football that Tottenham are most advanced in the race to sign the player.
Tottenham leading the race
“As we have reported, the most advanced are Tottenha,m 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.”
It will be interesting to see if they can wrap up a move for the 26-year-old in the coming weeks. They need more depth in the attacking unit, and the England International will be able to slot into multiple roles. He is capable of operating centrally as well as on either flank. He will add goals and creativity to the side.
Eze could fancy a new challenge
He helped Crystal Palace win the FA Cup last season, and he will look to win major trophies now. Tottenham will be able to offer him Champions League football, and it remains to be seen whether they are prepared to pay his asking price.
He is likely to cost around £68 million because of a release clause in his contract. Tottenham will be able to pay the fee in instalments. However, they have a reputation for being quite frugal with their spending, and it remains to be seen whether Daniel Levy is willing to sanction a big-money move for the Englishman.