London giants Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly in contact with Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze, a target for Manchester City.
According to an update by Fabrizio Romano, as relayed by Give Me Sport, Eberechi Eze is the subject of interest from Tottenham Hotspur. The Crystal Palace playmaker is also a target for Manchester City, with the South London club demanding around £60 million to part ways with him in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, the North London giants have been in contact with the Englishman’s agents.
The rapid rise of Eberechi Eze
Eberechi Eze has established himself as one of the best playmakers in the Premier League since joining Crystal Palace from Queens Park Rangers in August 2020. The England international spent his formative years with six clubs, graduating from the youth division at QPR.
Meanwhile, the 26-year-old has struggled with fitness issues at Crystal Palace but has managed a decent tally of 26 goals and 17 assists in 124 appearances across all competitions. However, Eze’s progress might be bad news for the South London club, with several well-known clubs setting their sights on him.
Most Premier League bigwigs have kept tabs on Eberechi Eze’s progress at Crystal Palace in the last few years. However, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur are pushing the hardest to sign the Englishman from the South London outfit in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, the player’s contract has a release clause worth £60 million.
Big summer move beckons?
Manchester City’s interest in Eberechi Eze is understandable. The Premier League champions are in a spot of bother over the long-term future of Kevin De Bruyne. In addition, the veteran playmaker is approaching the twilight of his career. So, the Crystal Palace attacker is a viable target for Manchester City.
As for Tottenham, they might part ways with Manor Solomon and Richarlison in the summer transfer window. So, Eze is a viable target for the North London club. And the latest report has revealed that Tottenham and Eze’s representatives have been in touch in recent times.
Recent reports have claimed that the Eagles are confident of keeping hold of the Englishman beyond the summer transfer window. However, they might be powerless if clubs trigger his release clause and cough up £60 million while convincing the 26-year-old to join them.
