Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze in a cut-price deal next summer, according to Soccer insider information.
The Lilywhites prioritized strengthening the attacking department this summer and were heavily linked with the Eagles star. But the Spurs never formalized their interest in signing him before the deadline.
Instead, they decided to buy Dominic Solanke for a club record £65m deal from AFC Bournemouth. Additionally, Wilson Odobert arrived from Burnley, while Timo Werner signed a loan deal from RB Leipzig.
However, the former Chelsea The man could be allowed to return to Germany at the end of this season as his performances do not reflect that the north London club would sign him permanently.
Now, Soccer insider information He claims that Tottenham are still interested in signing Eze and are willing to rekindle their interest in signing him. But they are unlikely to make a big splash in the upcoming January window.
Eze to Tottenham
The 26-year-old has a £68million release clause in his current contract and the clause will be activated next summer. But he will enter the final two years of his contract at the end of this season, so the Spurs plan to explore a cut-price deal to sign him in 2025.
Tottenham could make a bid of at least £50m in 2025 to test Crystal Palace's resolve. They have been closely monitoring his performances of late before making a possible attack.
Eze is a versatile player, as he likes to play in the attacking midfield position, but is also comfortable playing in the left wing position. Additionally, you can provide cover in a checkout to checkout role if required.
The Englishman is a talismanic figure at Crystal Palace and has proven his worth in the first division in recent years. In addition, he has already established himself as a key player in the England team.
Eze was part of the Three Lions team that reached the European Championship final this summer. However, Gareth Southgate mainly used him as a rotation player.
It will be interesting to see if the north London club ultimately opts to take a concrete approach to signing Eze next year to strengthen the squad.
