Tottenham remain in the hunt for Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze, who will be available for a big fee next summer due to a release clause in his contract.
The Eagles are at the beginning of a new era under Oliver Glasner but keeping hold of their best players has proved a challenge, as evidenced by Michael Olise’s switch to Bayern Munich.
Glasner had his side playing some fantastic football last season but they have endured a disappointing start this term and find themselves in the relegation zone.
There are no fears of relegation at Selhurst Park due to the quality of their squad but some questions are being asked about the future of their key men.
Palace did manage to keep hold of Marc Guehi after turning down three big offers from Newcastle in the summer, the last of which amounted to £65m including add-ons. The interest from top Premier League sides in the defender remains.
Eze is considered one of the most technically gifted players in the Premier League and many expected him to leave Palace in previous windows.
However, the London club managed to tie him down to a new long-term contract in November, which includes a release clause of £68m that becomes active next year. Tottenham are big admirers of Eze and we understand that they are considering a move for him.Palace’s valuation of Eze put off some of his suitors last summer as they weren’t keen to spend that amount due to the Premier League’s stringent financial rules, which limited a lot of team’s business.Tottenham have previously pondered a bid for Eze and sources have revealed to TEAMtalk that they remain interested in the England international.
A lot would need to happen for Spurs to sign Eze in January, including player sales, but Ange Postecoglou’s side are ‘looking at possibilities of how to bring him to North London’, per sources.
A move to Tottenham at the end of the season is the most likely outcome for Eze as things stand.
Spurs are in a good position in terms of the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR) and Daniel Levy is prepared to back Postecoglou with some big signings.
Eze is one of Palace’s highest earners, taking home just shy of £5m per year, and this wage was earned on merit after establishing himself as one of the Premier League’s brightest talents.
He was keen to have a similar contract to other players at his level and eventually got his wish.