Crystal Palace attacker Eberechi Eze continues to be linked with a move away from the club during the summer transfer window.
Tottenham Hotspur are keen on securing his signature, and former club scout Bryan King believes that a deal could be done before his release clause expires on Friday. The player will be available for a fee of £68 million until then, but the asking price could rise to £80-90 million after that.
King believes that Tottenham will have already spoken to the player’s agent regarding a potential move, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops.
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“Why shouldn’t there be enough time to get it done before Friday?” King said on Tottenham News.
“If you want the player, go in with the offer, and I would imagine if this has been in the pipeline, Spurs will have already spoken to his agent.
“Personally, I think that would be a very good price for a player of that quality.
“For £68m, you’re talking a player here who, if there was no clause, you’d be looking at anywhere between £80m and £90m.”
Eze would improve Spurs
They need more quality in the final third, and the 27-year-old is a proven performer in the Premier League. He could make an instant impact and transform Tottenham in the attack. He could be the ideal replacement for Son Heung-min.
The England international is capable of operating on the flanks as well as centrally. He will help create opportunities for his teammates and find the back of the net as well. The Crystal Palace star registered 25 goal contributions last season. He helped his team win the FA Cup last season and the Community Shield last week.
There is no doubt that he is ready for the step up, and he will certainly relish the opportunity to compete in the UEFA Champions League with Tottenham. It remains to be seen whether they can negotiate a deal with the Eagles now.
Tottenham need quality players like him if they want to bounce back strongly next season. They finished in the bottom half of the league table last season, and they failed to win the UEFA Super Cup last night. There is a need for improvement, and they must bring in quality players before the window closes.