Premier League bigwigs Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly willing to trigger the release clause of £68 million to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace this summer.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Eberechi Eze is the subject of interest from Tottenham Hotspur. The Lilywhites are scouring the market for a productive attacker heading into the summer transfer window. So, they have set their sights on the Crystal Palace playmaker, and they are ready to trigger his release clause worth £68 million to secure his services in the coming months.
Eberechi Eze and his soaring stock
Eberechi Eze has come leaps and bounds since joining Crystal Palace from Queens Park Rangers in August 2020. The Englishman struggled with fitness issues in his debut season with the South London club. However, he has been a productive attacker for the Eagles whenever he has been fit and available.
The 26-year-old has enjoyed another fruitful campaign, amassing 13 goals and 11 assists in 41 appearances across all competitions thus far. In addition, Eze scored the match-winning goal as Crystal Palace beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final, lifting the first-ever major trophy in the club’s 120-year history.
Meanwhile, Eze’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Premier League bigwigs, in particular, are keen on signing the English international, with Tottenham Hotspur among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
From South London to North London soon?
Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in Eberechi Eze is understandable. The Lilywhites are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit in the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding Richarlison’s long-term future. While the Crystal Palace playmaker will not be a like-for-like replacement for the Brazilian international, he can be a top-notch addition to the Tottenham attack.
The North London giants are ready to intensify their efforts to sign the 26-year-old Englishman in the summer transfer window, as they are willing to trigger his release clause. With Tottenham happy to cough up £68 million to sign Eze, a summer deal may be on the cards.
However, other Premier League bigwigs are also keen on signing the English international, and Tottenham will not have a straightforward run at him. So, it will be interesting to see if the North London club can beat the competition to Eze’s signature in the summer transfer window.