Tottenham and Crystal Palace in Talks for Eberechi Eze Transfer

Tottenham Hotspur are trying to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace. They made a new offer of £55 million plus £5 million in add-ons. Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy and Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish are in talks to finalize the deal. Confirmations suggest that Tottenham is discussing a £55 million transfer of Eberechi Eze with Crystal Palace.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Tottenham want Eze because James Maddison got injured, and they need another midfielder. They were interested in Eze before but stopped when Eze’s release clause expired. Now they are negotiating again. Sources say Eze wants to move to Tottenham; he has reportedly told Crystal Palace he wants to join Tottenham Hotspur. Palace initially wanted £70 million for Eze but are now willing to sell for the right price. Reports indicate that Crystal Palace want around £68 million for Eze, but talks are progressing, and Palace still wants more money before agreeing to the transfer.

EBERECHI EZE’S IMPACT THIS SEASON

Eze, 27, has been a key player for Palace. He has scored 12 goals and made 5 assists in 31 Premier League matches last season. He was one of Palace’s best players last season and continues to excel this term, having made a strong impression in the Premier League despite the current transfer negotiations and helped Palace secure the Community Shield trophy. With Palace starting their UEFA Conference League campaign this week, Eze has been included in manager Oliver Glasner’s starting XI. If he stays at Palace, Eze is expected to feature in these crucial games. Meanwhile, Tottenham, who started their Premier League season with a 3-0 win over Burnley, are getting ready for the Champions League campaign, a persuasive point for Eze to switch teams.

WHAT’S NEXT?

If the deal goes through, Eze would be Tottenham’s marquee signing as they chase a European spot.

Tottenham face Manchester City next in the Premier League, they currently sit at the top with a win in their opening match. Crystal Palace will need to quickly line up a replacement should Eze depart, given their European commitments and a tricky run of fixtures ahead, including the crucial Conference League tie and a league meeting with Nottingham Forest, who are chasing a top-half finish themselves.